EPA v. ROBERTS CHEMICAL CO

Case summary

On December 21, 2023, Region 1 filed a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) to resolve alleged violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA)'s 112(r) General Duty Clause requirements by Roberts Chemical Company, Inc. at its Attleboro, Mass. facility. Under the CAFO, Roberts Chemical will pay a penalty of $74,914 to settle EPA's claims. Issues at the chemical repackaging and storage Facility were identified during an EPA inspection and subsequent information request. The alleged violations included improper storage of incompatible chemicals, missing informational and warning labels, and an inadequate hose maintenance program.

Defendants (1)

• ROBERTS CHEMICAL CONamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ROBERTS CHEMICAL

  330B VICTOR ROAD, ATTLEBORO, MA, 02703

  Registry ID: 110043418815

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• ROBERTS CHEMICAL COentered 2023-12-21

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $74,914

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2023-12-21Final Order Issued
• 2023-12-21Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-01-02Enforcement Action Data Entered