EPA v. HIGHLINE AFTERMARKET LLC

Case summary

On September 15, 2020, EPA issued an administrative order on consent (AOC) to Highline Aftermarket, LLC, requiring the company to correct deficiencies in its Process Hazard Review required by Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act, also known as the General Duty Clause. The hazard review helps a facility identify the hazards associated with the processes and chemicals, and develops recommendations needed to detect, monitor and prevent releases. The facility blends methanol and ethanol, both highly flammable liquids, with water and other chemicals to make windshield wiper fluid and recreational vehicle antifreeze solutions. The facility processed approximately 15 million pounds of methanol in 2018 and approximately 1.5 million pounds of ethanol in 2017.

Defendants (1)

• Highline Aftermarket, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HIGHLINER AFTERMARKET LLC

  163 PIONEER DRIVE, LEOMINSTER, MA, 01453-3499

  Registry ID: 110070703662

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][1] — Prevention of Accidental Release/General Duty Clause

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• HIGHLINE AFTERMARKET LLCentered 2020-09-15

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2020-09-15Final Order Issued
• 2020-09-15Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-09-28Enforcement Action Data Entered