EPA v. PIRAMAL CRITICAL CARE, INC

Case summary

ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2011, AUTHORIZEED REPRESENTATIVES OF THE EPA CONDUCTED AN INSPECTION OF THE SUBJECT FACILITY TO DETERMINE COMPLIANCE WITH THE RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN (RMP) REGULATIONS PROMULGATED AT 40 C.F.R. PART 68 UNDER SECTION 112(r) OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT (THE ACT OR CAA). EPA FOUND THAT THE RESPONDENT HAD VIOLATED REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING SECTION 112(r) OF THE ACT BY FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS, I.E. SPECIFICALLY THE FAILURE OF THE ONWER/OPERATOR TO INSPECT AND TEST PROCESS EQUIPMENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS AND GOOD ENGINEERING PRACTICES, AND MORE FREQUENTLY IF DETERMINED TO BE NECESSARY BY PRIOR OPERATING EXPERIENCE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH 40 C.F.R. SECTIO 68.73.

Defendants (1)

• PIRAMAL CRITICAL CARE INC (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• PIRAMAL CRITCAL CARE

  3950 SCHELDEN CIRCLE, BETHLEHEM, PA, 18017-8936

  Registry ID: 110000334718

• PIRAMAL CRITCAL CARE

  3950 SCHELDEN CIRCLE, BETHLEHEM, PA, 18017-8936

  Registry ID: 110000334718

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• PIRAMAL CRITICAL CARE, INCentered 2012-03-07

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $540

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2012-03-07Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-03-07Final Order Issued
• 2012-03-21Enforcement Action Data Entered