EPA v. INEOS Phenol, Inc.

Case summary

CAFO issued 9/12/2003, assessing a penalty of $8,937 for CERCLA violation and $11,174 for EPCRA violations. Respondent failed to immediately notify the National Response Center (NRC) as soon as Respondent and knowledge of the release of acetone in amount equal to or greater than its RQ at Respondent's facility. In violation of CERCLA Section 103(a). Respondent failed to immediately report the release of acetone to the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC), and failed to submit a follow-up written notice to the SERC and to the Local Emergency Planning committee (LEPC) in a timely manner. In violation of EPCRA Section 304(a) and 304(c).

Defendants (1)

• INEOS Phenol, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• INEOS PHENOL INCORPORATED

  7770 RANGELINE ROAD, THEODORE, AL, 36582

  Registry ID: 110003390143

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 103A — Notification of Hazardous Reportable Quantity Release
• EPCRA 304 — Emergency Release Notification Section 313 Program

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• INEOS Phenol, Incentered 2003-09-12

  Primary law: EPCRA

  Federal penalty: $20,112

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2003-09-12Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2003-09-12Final Order Issued
• 2003-09-13Enforcement Action Data Entered