EPA v. HOUGHTON CHEMICAL CORPORATION

Case summary

On July 21, 2025, EPA Region 1 and Houghton Chemical Corporation ( Houghton ) finalized a Consent Agreement and Final Order ( CAFO ) to resolve alleged violations of EPCRA Section 313. Houghton stores, blends, packages, transfers, and distributes to customers specialty chemicals. Houghton filed six Toxic Release Inventory ( TRI ) reports late, allegedly violating EPCRA Section 313 reporting requirements. This settlement requires: (a) payment of a civil penalty of $64,327 and (b) certification of compliance with EPCRA Section 313 and its implementing regulations. Houghton will also provide emergency response equipment to the local fire department, estimated to cost at least $30,068. The emergency response equipment includes emergency response drones with thermal imaging capabilities and handheld thermal imagers (with chargers). The EPCRA TRI reporting program is an undelegated program enforced only by EPA.

Defendants (1)

• Houghton Chemical CorporationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HOUGHTON CHEMICAL CORPORATION - MA

  52 CAMBRIDGE STREET, ALLSTON, MA, 02134

  Registry ID: 110061147263

Statutes cited

• EPCRA 313 — Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (TRI)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• HOUGHTON CHEMICAL CORPORATIONentered 2025-07-21

  Primary law: EPCRA

  Federal penalty: $64,327 · SEP: $30,068

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2025-07-21Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-07-21Final Order Issued
• 2025-07-29Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2026-02-05Enforcement Action Closed