EPA v. Dow Corning Corporation

Case summary

CAFO issued 7/15/2003, assessing a penalty of $8,938. On May 7, 2003, Respondent experienced a release of an amount of methyl chloride greater than its RQ at Respondent's facility. The Respondent discovered the release at approximately 13:20 pm on May 7, 2003. Respondent failed to report the release to the National Response Center (NRC) until approximately 15:10 p.m. on May 7, 2003. In violation of CERCLA Section 103(a).

Defendants (1)

• Dow Corning CorporationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• DOW CORNING CORP

  HWY 42, CARROLLTON, KY, 41008

  Registry ID: 110056956511

• DOW CORNING CORP

  HWY 42, CARROLLTON, KY, 41008

  Registry ID: 110056956511

• DOW CORNING CORP

  HWY 42, CARROLLTON, KY, 41008

  Registry ID: 110056956511

• DOW CORNING CORP

  HWY 42, CARROLLTON, KY, 41008

  Registry ID: 110056956511

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 103A — Notification of Hazardous Reportable Quantity Release

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Dow Corning Corporationentered 2003-07-15

  Primary law: CERCLA

  Federal penalty: $8,938

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2003-07-15Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2003-07-15Final Order Issued
• 2003-07-24Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2003-08-12Enforcement Action Closed