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01-2022-5002Administrative - FormalFinal Order IssuedFY 2022· Region 01

EPA v. ISP FREETOWN FINE CHEMICALS INC

Case summary

. EPA alleged that Respondent violated RCRA tank and air emission requirements. Respondent contended that its tanks were exempt from regulation under the manufacturing process unit exemption at 40 CFR 261.4(c). Both parties filed motions for accelerated decision on liability. The ALJ granted Respondent's motion for accelerated decision and denied EPA's motion for accelerated decision.

Defendants (1)

  • ISP Freetown Fine Chemicals, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • ISP FREETOWN FINE CHEMICALS INC.

    238 SOUTH MAIN ST., ASSONET, MA, 027021699

    Registry ID: 110001939779

Statutes cited

  • RCRA 3005Permits for Treatment, Storage, or Disposal of Hazardous Waste
  • RCRA 3008ACompliance Order: Injunctive & Penalty

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • ISP FREETOWN FINE CHEMICALS INCentered 2022-09-29

    Primary law: RCRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

  • 2022-09-29Final Order Issued
  • 2022-09-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2022-10-07Enforcement Action Data Entered

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3603376475
Case number
01-2022-5002
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
01
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Permits for Treatment, Storage, or Disposal of Hazardous Waste

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 01-2022-5002 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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