EPA v. PCI SYNTHESIS

Case summary

PCI violated the General Duty Clause of Clean Air Act 112(r) by failing to conduct process hazard reviews and failing to maintain a safe facility (failure to separate incompatible chemicals and failing to post NFPA diamonds on doors where flammable chemicals were stored). EPA issued an administrative order on consent in which PCI will remedy these violations and report its corrective actions to EPA.

Defendants (1)

• Polycarbon Industries, Inc. (PCI)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PCI SYNTHESIS INC

  9 OPPORTUNITY WAY, NEWBURYPORT, CITY OF, MA, 01950

  Registry ID: 110024315267

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• PCI SYNTHESISentered 2023-06-15

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2023-06-15Final Order Issued
• 2023-07-18Enforcement Action Data Entered