EPA v. CHEMICALS AND SOLVENTS, INC. d/b/a CHEM SOLV, INC.

Case summary

ON JUNE 12, 2008, EPA REGION III ISSUED AN ADMNISTRATIVE ORDER TO CHEMICALS AND SOLVENTS, INC. d/b/a CHEMSOLV, INC., (CHEMSOLV) AND AUSTIN HOLDINS VA, LLC, IN CONNECTION WITH A CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTION FACILITY LOCATED AT 1111 AND 1140 INDUSTRIAL AVE, S.E. IN ROANOKE, VA. EPA'S ORDER, ISSUED PURSUANT TO SECTION 113(a)(3)(B) OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT, REQUIRES THE FACILITY TO COMPLY WITH THER REQUIREMENTS OF THE GENERAL DUTY CLAUSE OF SECTION 11(r)(1) OF THE CAA BY IDENTIFYING HAZARDS WHICH MAY RESULT FROM ADCCIDENTAL RELEASES FROM THE FACILITY, DESIGNING AND MAINTAINING A SAFE FACILITY, AND MINIMIZING THE CONSEQUENCES OFA CCIDENTAL RELEASES WHICH DO OCCUR, AND TO COMPLY WITH THE RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 112(r)(7) OF THE CAA BY PREPARING AND IMPLEMENTING A RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE FACILITY. AMOUNG OTHER THINGS, CHEMSOLV AND AUSTIN HOLDINGS MUST HAVE AN ENGINEER ASSESS THE STORAGE OF CHEMICALS, IMPLEMENT THE ENGINEER'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPORVEMENTS, AND IMPLEMENT A PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM. ON AUGUST 11, 2008 THE REGION MODIFIED AN ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER ISSUED IN CONNECTIN WITH THE CHEMICALS AND SOLVENTS, INC. CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTION FACILITY LOCATED AT 1111 AND 1140 INDUSTRIAL AVENUE W.E., IN RONAOKE, VA.

Defendants (2)

• CHEMICAL AND SOLVENTS, INC (SB)Named in settlement
• AUSTIN HOLDINGS VA, LLC (SB)

Facilities (4)

• CHEMICALS & SOLVENTS, INC.

  1140 INDUSTRY AVENUE SOUTHEAST, ROANOKE, VA, 24013

  Registry ID: 110000342843

• CHEMICALS & SOLVENTS, INC.

  1140 INDUSTRY AVENUE SOUTHEAST, ROANOKE, VA, 24013

  Registry ID: 110000342843

• CHEMICALS & SOLVENTS, INC.

  1140 INDUSTRY AVENUE SOUTHEAST, ROANOKE, VA, 24013

  Registry ID: 110000342843

• CHEMICALS & SOLVENTS, INC.

  1140 INDUSTRY AVENUE SOUTHEAST, ROANOKE, VA, 24013

  Registry ID: 110000342843

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
• CAA 112 — Hazardous Air Pollutants
• CAA 112[R][1] — Prevention of Accidental Release/General Duty Clause

Enforcement conclusions (2)

• CHEMICALS AND SOLVENTS, INC. d/b/a CHEM SOLV, INC.entered 2008-08-11

  Primary law: CAA

• CHEMICALS AND SOLVENTS, INC. d/b/a CHEM SOLV, INC.entered 2008-06-11

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2008-06-13Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2008-08-11Final Order Issued