EPA v. ITW POLYMERS SEALANTS

Case summary

On March 1, 2021, EPA and ITW Polymers Sealants North America Inc. (ITW) settled a Clean Air Act (CAA) administrative penalty case for alleged violations of CAA Section 112(r) and its implementing regulations at ITW's adhesive and sealant manufacturing facility in Rockland, Massachusetts. ITW violated CAA Section 112(r)(1)'s General Duty Clause (GDC) and the Risk Management Plan (RMP) regulations that implement CAA Section 112(r)(7). Many of the GDC and RMP violations involved inadequate testing and maintenance of outdoor chemical storage tanks and piping. Under the settlement, ITW will pay a penalty of $345,000 and will complete certain repair and maintenance work. ITW will also hire an independent auditor to conduct a CAA Section 112(r) compliance audit.

Defendants (1)

• TW Polymers Sealants North America Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ITW POLYMERS SEALANTS

  56 AIR STATION INDUSTRIAL PARK, ROCKLAND, MA, 02370

  Registry ID: 110000581219

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
• CAA 112[R][1] — Prevention of Accidental Release/General Duty Clause

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• ITW POLYMERS SEALANTSentered 2021-03-01

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $345,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2021-03-01Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2021-03-01Final Order Issued
• 2021-03-18Enforcement Action Data Entered