EPA v. Diaz Chemical Corporation
Final Order No Penalty
Case summary
Administrative order issued for violations of Section 112(r)(1) general duty clause. Respondent, a stationary source who uses CAA regulated substances at its facility, failed to identify hazards which may result from accidental releases of such substances, failed to design and maintain a safe facility taking such steps as are necessary to prevent releases, and failed to minimize the consequences of accidental releases. The order requires Respondent to take steps at its facility, including the installation of equipment, to comply with the requirements of the general duty clause.
Defendants (1)
- Diaz Chemical CorporationNamed in settlement
Facilities (3)
DIAZ CHEMICAL CORPORATION
40 JACKSON STREET, HOLLEY, NY, 14470
Registry ID: 110000327664
DIAZ CHEMICAL CORPORATION
40 JACKSON STREET, HOLLEY, NY, 14470
Registry ID: 110000327664
DIAZ CHEMICAL CORPORATION
40 JACKSON STREET, HOLLEY, NY, 14470
Registry ID: 110000327664
Statutes cited
- CAA 112R — General Duty/Accidental Release
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Diaz Chemical Corporationentered 2003-03-28
Primary law: CAA
Timeline (3 milestones)
- 2003-03-28Enforcement Action Closed
- 2003-03-28Final Order Issued
- 2003-04-24Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 95470
- Case number
- 02-2003-1004
- Lead agency
- EPA
- Branch
- NYSUP
- EPA region
- 02
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- General Duty/Accidental Release
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 02-2003-1004 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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