EPA v. NOVIPAX LLC

Case summary

On March 9, 2016, EPA inspectors conducted an inspection of Novipax, LLC. Reading, Pennsylvania ( Facility ) to determine compliance with the Risk Management Program ( RMP ), Clean Air Act 112(r)(7) and the Implementing regulations of 40 CFR Part 68. The Facility converts hard polystyrene resin pellets into soft foam sheet and then into tray type-containers for the food industry. The facility utilizes n-pentane, an RMP regulated substance. in its manufacturing process. N-pentane is stored in two underground tanks with total capacity of 208,000 pounds. Based on the inspection, it was found that the Facility failed to certify annually that operating procedures are current an accurate (40 CFR Part 68.69(c)] and perform inspections and tests of process equipment (40 CFR Part 68.73(d)(3)].

Defendants (1)

• NOVIPAX LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NOVIPAX LLC

  177 TUCKERTON ROAD, READING, PA, 19605

  Registry ID: 110010986781

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• NOVIPAX LLCentered 2016-08-23

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,100

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2016-08-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-08-23Final Order Issued
• 2016-08-31Enforcement Action Data Entered