EPA v. ECOPAX, LLC

Case summary

On September 17, 2024, Region 3 filed an ESA with Ecopax, LLC, a facility whose primary activities encompass producing foam boxes. The facility houses one regulated substance, Butane, which is used as a blowing agent for plastic products. The ESA was filed to settle violations of Section 112(r) of the CAA, specifically the facility's failure to update their Risk Management Plan within the time frame specified by CAA Section 112(r). The respondent has agreed to pay a penalty of $1,200 to settle the matter.

Defendants (1)

• ECOPAX, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• ECOPAX, INC

  3600 GLOVER ROAD, EASTON, PA, 18040-9203

  Registry ID: 110038366988

• ECOPAX, LLC

  3600 GLOVER ROAD, EASTON, PA, 18040-9203

  Registry ID: 110038366988

• ECOPAX, LLC

  3600 GLOVER ROAD, EASTON, PA, 18040-9203

  Registry ID: 110038366988

• ECOPAX, INC

  3600 GLOVER ROAD, EASTON, PA, 18040-9203

  Registry ID: 110038366988

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• ECOPAX, LLCentered 2024-09-17

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,200

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2024-09-17Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-09-17Final Order Issued
• 2024-09-18Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-10-29Enforcement Action Closed