EPA v. AIRGAS CARBONIC, INC.

Case summary

8/21/2012 - EXPEDITED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ISSUED, ASSESSING A PENALTY OF $3000. RESPONDENT SHALL MAKE PAYMENT WITHIN FIFTEEN DAYS. AGREEMENT STATES: BASED ON A COMPLIANCE MONITORING INVESTIGATION OF THE RESPONDENT'S FACILITY, EPA ALLEGES THAT RESPONDENT VIOLATED THE ACT'S CHEMICAL ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM WHEN THE RESPONDENT COULD NOT PROVIDENCE EVIDENCE THAT: PRIOR TO JANUARY 27, 2012, IT COMPLETED A SINGLE REGISTRATION FORM COVERING THE REGULATED SUBSTANCE HANDLED IN ITS COVERED PROCESS AS REQUIRED BY 40 CFR SECTION 68.160.

Defendants (1)

• AIRGAS CARBONIC, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• AIRGAS MERCHANT GASES - HOPKINSVILLE CO2 FACILITY

  4891 PEMBROKE RD, HOPKINSVILLE, KY, 422407401

  Registry ID: 110040608875

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• AIRGAS CARBONIC, INC.entered 2012-08-21

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $3,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2012-08-21Final Order Issued
• 2012-08-21Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-09-04Enforcement Action Closed
• 2012-09-05Enforcement Action Data Entered