EPA v. Chattem Chemicals, Inc.

Case summary

Expedited Settlement Agreement - 2/3/2005, assessed penalty $4,050. Failure to compile and maintain up-to-date safety information, pertaining to the following: Process Technology and Process Equipment. Failure to update and re-validate the process hazard analysis at least every five years; Failure to document written operating procedures which address the following: Safety and health considerations and safety systems and their functions. Failure to certify annually that the operating procedures are current and accurate and that procedures have been reviewed as often as necessary. Failure to certify that the stationary source has evaluated compliance with the provisions of the RMP prevention program at least every three years.

Defendants (1)

• CHATTEM CHEMICALS, INC. (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• CHATTEM CHEMICALS WAREHOUSE

  3801 ST. ELMO AVE., CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37409

  Registry ID: 110005003263

• CHATTEM CHEMICALS WAREHOUSE

  3801 ST. ELMO AVE., CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37409

  Registry ID: 110005003263

• CHATTEM CHEMICALS WAREHOUSE

  3801 ST. ELMO AVE., CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37409

  Registry ID: 110005003263

• CHATTEM CHEMICALS WAREHOUSE

  3801 ST. ELMO AVE., CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37409

  Registry ID: 110005003263

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Chattem Chemicals, Inc.entered 2005-02-03

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $4,050

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2005-02-03Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2005-02-03Final Order Issued
• 2005-02-03Enforcement Action Closed
• 2005-02-18Enforcement Action Data Entered