EPA v. ASTRO CHEMICALS (MEM DRIVE)

Case summary

On August 29, 2023, EPA Region 1 entered into an Expedited Settlement Agreement ( ESA ) with Astro Chemicals, Inc., thereby resolving violations of the Clean Air Act's risk management planning ( RMP ) regulations, promulgated pursuant to Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act, at their chemical repackaging and storage facility operated by the company in Springfield, Massachusetts. Astro Chemicals failed to conduct process hazard reviews for processes involving ammonium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid at the facilities. The ESA requires compliance and payment of total penalties of $3,000. Massachusetts is not delegated to implement this program. EJ Screen indicates that the facilities are located in areas of potential environmental justice concern.

Defendants (1)

• Astro Chemicals, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ASTRO CHEMICALS INC

  126 MEMORIAL DRIVE, SPRINGFIELD, CITY OF, MA, 01104

  Registry ID: 110024840163

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• ASTRO CHEMICALS (Mem Drive)entered 2023-08-29

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $3,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2023-08-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-08-29Final Order Issued
• 2023-08-30Enforcement Action Data Entered