EPA v. BRENNTAG NORTHEAST, INC.

Case summary

THE FACILITY WAS INSPECTED ON APRIL 15, 2015 FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REGULATIONS AND THE GENERAL DUTY CLAUSE. DURING THE INSPECTION IT WAS NOTED THAT THE FACILITY DID NOT INSPECT AN AQUEOUS AMMONIA TANK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROPRIATE CODE. IT WAS NOTED THAT WOODEN SUPPORTS WERE USED FOR PIPING THAT WERE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH PRODUCT STORED IN THE CONTAINMENT AREA (HYDROGEN PEROXIDE). AN EXPEDITED PENALTY ACTION AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WAS ISSUED TO THE COMPANY FOR THE VIOLATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,100.

Defendants (1)

• BRENNTAG NORTHEAST, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BRENNTAG NORTHEAST INC

  81 WEST HULLER LANE, READING, PA, 19605

  Registry ID: 110000585037

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• BRENNTAG NORTHEAST, INC.entered 2015-09-09

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,100

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2015-09-09Final Order Issued
• 2015-09-09Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2015-09-30Enforcement Action Data Entered