EPA v. MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.

Case summary

4/29/08 - EXPEDITED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ISSUED, ASSESSING A PENALTY OF $900. ALLEGED VIOLATIONS: EPA ELLEGES THAT RESPONDENT VIOLATED CAA'S CHEMICAL ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM WHEN RESPONDENT DID NOT PROVIDE EVIDENCE THAT: (1) IT HAS RETAINED ALL PROCESS HAZARD ANALYSIS DOCUMENTATION FOR THE LIFE OF THE PROCESS AS REUQIRED BY 40 CFR 68.37(g); AND (2) ITS OPERATING PROCEDURES ADDRESS THE PROPERTIES OF, AND HAZARDS PRESENTED BY THE CHEMICALS USED IN THE PROCESS; AND THE CONTROL MEASURES TO BE TAKEN IF PHYSICAL CONTACT OR AIRBORNE EXPOSURE OCCURS AS REQUIRED BY 40 CFR 68.69(a)(3)(i) AND (iii).

Defendants (1)

• MATHESON TRI-GAS,INC. (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• MATHESON TRI-GAS - NEW JOHNSONVILLE BRANCH

  1700 SCEPTER RD, WAVERLY, TN, 37185

  Registry ID: 110056639106

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.entered 2008-04-29

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $900

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2008-04-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2008-04-29Final Order Issued
• 2008-05-07Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2008-05-27Enforcement Action Closed