EPA v. NOVEON, INC.

Case summary

11/1/04 - CONSENT AGREEMENT AND FINAL ORDER ISSUED, ASSESSING A PENALTY OF $7,700, DUE WITHIN 30 DAYS. RESPONDENT: NOVEON, INC. BASED ON AN RMPROGRAM COMPLIANCE MONITORING INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON JANUARY 12, 2004, EPA ALLEGES THAT THE RESPONDENT VIOLATED THE CODIFIED RULES GOVERNING THE CAA CHEMICAL ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROVISIONS, BECAUSE RESPONDENT DID NOT ADEQUATELY IMPMLEMENT A PROVISION OF 40 CFR PART 68 WHEN THE RESPONDENT DID NOT ANNUALLY CERTIFY THAT OPERATING PROCEDURES ARE CURRENT AND ACCURATE, AS REQUIRED BY 40 CFR 68.6

Defendants (1)

• NOVEON, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• LUBRIZOL ADVANCED MATERIALS, INC

  4200 BELLS LANE, LOUISVILLE, KY, 402112147

  Registry ID: 110000741500

• LUBRIZOL ADVANCED MATERIALS, INC

  4200 BELLS LANE, LOUISVILLE, KY, 402112147

  Registry ID: 110000741500

• LUBRIZOL ADVANCED MATERIALS, INC

  4200 BELLS LANE, LOUISVILLE, KY, 402112147

  Registry ID: 110000741500

• LUBRIZOL ADVANCED MATERIALS, INC

  4200 BELLS LANE, LOUISVILLE, KY, 402112147

  Registry ID: 110000741500

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• NOVEON, INC.entered 2004-11-01

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $7,700

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2004-11-01Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2004-11-01Final Order Issued
• 2004-11-15Enforcement Action Closed
• 2004-11-23Enforcement Action Data Entered