EPA v. EASTMAN CHEMICAL RESINS, INC.

Case summary

On May 29, 2019, a CAA 112r AOC between the EPA the Eastman Chemical Resins was entered in Region 3. The AOC provides a timeframe for Eastman to come into compliance with its 112r obligations at its West Jefferson, PA Facility. An inspection of the Facility was conducted by EPA on May 3, 2018. During the inspection EPA identified multiple violations of CAA 112r RMP requirements for the Facility, including the failure to properly identify and mark process piping used to convey hazardous materials in the Facility. The AOC requires that Eastman take specific actions to properly identify and mark process piping and document compliance with the applicable regulations.

Defendants (1)

• EASTMAN CHEMICAL RESINS, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• EASTMAN CHEMICAL RESINS, INC.

  2200 STATE ROUTE 837, JEFFERSON HILLS, PA, 15025

  Registry ID: 110000583057

• EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY

  2200 STATE HWY 837, WEST ELIZABETH, PA, 15088

  Registry ID: 110000583057

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• EASTMAN CHEMICAL RESINS, INC.entered 2019-05-29

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2019-05-29Final Order Issued
• 2019-06-04Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2019-07-12Enforcement Action Closed