EPA v. UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION

Case summary

THE FACILITY WAS INSPECTED ON NOVEMBER 18, 2014 FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REGULATIONS AND THE GENERAL DUTY CLAUSE. AFTER REVIEW OF THE RISK MANAGEMENT PLANS SUBMITTED FOR THE FACILITY IT WAS NOTED THAT THE FACILITY DID NOT UPDATE THE ACCIDENT HISTORY IN THE PLAN WITHIN SIX MONTHS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 409 CFR 68.195(A). AN EXPEDITED PENALTY ACTION AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WAS ISSUED TO THE COMPANY FOR THE VIOLATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2000.

Defendants (1)

• UNION CARBIDE CORPORATIONNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (6)

• UNION CARBIDE INSTITUTE PLANT

  RTE. 25, INSTITUTE, WV, 25112

  Registry ID: 110070828292

• UNION CARBIDE INSTITUTE PLANT

  RTE. 25, INSTITUTE, WV, 25112

  Registry ID: 110070828292

• UNION CARBIDE INSTITUTE PLANT

  RTE. 25, INSTITUTE, WV, 25112

  Registry ID: 110070828292

• UNION CARBIDE INSTITUTE PLANT

  RTE. 25, INSTITUTE, WV, 25112

  Registry ID: 110070828292

• UNION CARBIDE INSTITUTE PLANT

  RTE. 25, INSTITUTE, WV, 25112

  Registry ID: 110070828292

• UNION CARBIDE INSTITUTE PLANT

  RTE. 25, INSTITUTE, WV, 25112

  Registry ID: 110070828292

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• UNION CARBIDE CORPORATIONentered 2015-05-04

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2015-05-04Final Order Issued
• 2015-05-04Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2015-05-15Enforcement Action Data Entered