EPA v. REPUBLIC PLASTICS, L.P.

Case summary

11/29/07 - CONSENT AGREEMENT AND FINAL ORDER ISSUED, ASSESSING A PENALTY OF $7,700. VIOLATIONS: FAILURE TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE THAT RESPONDENT HAS DOCUMENTED OTHER PERSONS OR POSITIONS RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING INDIVIDUAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE RMProgram, AND DEFINED LINES OF AUTHORITY AS PART OF ITS RMProgram MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AS REQUIRED BY 40 CFR 68.15(b). FAILURE TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE THAT RESPONDENT HAS CERTIFIED ITS OPERATING PROCEDURES (I.E., THAT THE PROCEDURES ARE CURRENT AND ACCURATE)ON AN ANNUAL BASIS AS REQUIRED BY 40 CFR 68.69(c); AND FAILURE TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE THAT THE RESPONDENT, AS PART OF ITS RMPlan SUBMITTAL (POSTMARK DATE OF JULY 19, 2005), INCLUDED A COMPLETE 5-YR ACCIDENT HISTORY AS REQUIRED BY 40 CFR 68.42 AND 68.168.

Defendants (1)

• REPUBLIC PLASTICS, L.P.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• REPUBLIC PLASTICS, L.P.

  5316 SOUTH NATIONAL DRIVE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 379146521

  Registry ID: 110023013889

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• REPUBLIC PLASTICS, L.P.entered 2007-11-29

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $7,700

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2007-11-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2007-11-29Final Order Issued
• 2007-12-17Enforcement Action Closed
• 2007-12-17Enforcement Action Data Entered