EPA v. GILLETTE ANDOVER MANUFACTURING CENTER

Case summary

On May 6, 2024, EPA filed an Expedited Settlement Agreement (ESA) with The Gillette Company AMC, operated by The Gillette Company, LLC, thereby resolving alleged violations of the Clean Air Act's Risk Management Program (RMP), promulgated pursuant to Section 112(r) of the Act, at the company's plant in Andover, Massachusetts. The company uses flammable gases, including isopentane and isobutane, as propellants in its manufacturing of shaving cream products. The company failed to timely resubmit its Risk Management Plan and properly label doors and piping. The ESA requires compliance and payment of total penalties of $5,000. Massachusetts is not delegated to implement this program.

Defendants (1)

• The Gillette CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• GILLETTE COMPANY THE

  30 BURTT ROAD, ANDOVER, MA, 01810

  Registry ID: 110001101986

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• GILLETTE ANDOVER MANUFACTURING CENTERentered 2024-05-06

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $5,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2024-05-06Final Order Issued
• 2024-05-06Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-07-31Enforcement Action Data Entered