EPA v. Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, LLC

Case summary

The EPA settled a case with the Respondent for violations of the Clean Air Act at the company’s pharmaceutical manufacturing plant, in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico. The Respondent did not have the proper air pollution controls to prevent leaks of methylene chloride gas used in the manufacturing process. In addition to coming into compliance with the leak detection requirements, the Respondent has agreed to a penalty payment and spend $410,000 to expand the municipal recycling program in Barceloneta.

Defendants (1)

• Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• PFIZER BARCELONETA (OPER/SM80)

  RD 2, KM 58.2,, BARCELONETA, PR, 00617

  Registry ID: 110008472063

• PFIZER PHARMACEUTICALS INC

  KM 58.2 RTE 2, BARCELONETA, PR, 00617

  Registry ID: 110008472063

Statutes cited

• CAA 112 — Hazardous Air Pollutants

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, LLCentered 2014-05-08

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $318,000 · SEP: $410,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2012-09-28Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-10-02Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2014-05-08Enforcement Action Closed
• 2014-05-08Final Order Issued