EPA v. ARKEMA, INC.

Case summary

2/23/12 - CONSENT AGMT AND FINAL ORDER ISSUED, ASSESSING A PENALTY OF $12,700, DUE WITHIN 30 DAYS. ALLEGATIONS: BASED ON AN RMPROGRAM COMPLIANCE MONITORING INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON OCT 26, 2010, THE EPA ALLEGES THAT THE RESPONDENT VIOLATED THE CODIFIED RULES GOVERNING THE CAA CHEMICAL ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROVISIONS, BECAUSE RESPONDENT DID NOT ADEQUATELY IMPLEMENT PROVISIONS OF 40 CFR PART 68 WHEN IT: - FAILED TO ADDRESS STATIONARY SOURCE SITING AND HUMAN FACTORS AS PART OF THE PROCESS HAZARD ANALYSIS (PHA) AS REQUIRED BY 40 CFR 68.67(c)(5) AND (6).

Defendants (1)

• ARKEMA, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• ARKEMA INC

  4444 INDUSTRIAL PKWY, CALVERT CITY, KY, 42029

  Registry ID: 110000380061

• ARKEMA INC

  4444 INDUSTRIAL PKWY, CALVERT CITY, KY, 42029

  Registry ID: 110000380061

• ARKEMA INC

  4444 INDUSTRIAL PKWY, CALVERT CITY, KY, 42029

  Registry ID: 110000380061

• ARKEMA INC

  4444 INDUSTRIAL PKWY, CALVERT CITY, KY, 42029

  Registry ID: 110000380061

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• ARKEMA, INC.entered 2012-02-23

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $12,700

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2012-02-23Final Order Issued
• 2012-02-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-03-05Enforcement Action Closed
• 2012-03-12Enforcement Action Data Entered