EPA v. NATROCHEM, INC.

Case summary

10/19/17 - SPCC EXPEDITED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ISSUED, ASSESSING A PENALTY OF $1,825. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS: - PLAN NOT CERTIFIED BY A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER; - INADEQUATE OR NO PREDICTION OF EQUIPMENT FAILURE WHICH COULD; RESULT IN DISCHARGES; - PLAN DOES NOT INCLUDE INSPECTIONS AND TEST PROCEDURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH 40 CFR PART 112; - PLAN HAS INADEQUATE OR NO DISCUSSION OF FACILITYI SECURITY; - INADEQUATE CONTAINMENT FOR LOADING AREA (NOT CONSISTENT WITH 112.7(c)); - PLAN HAS INADEQUATE OR NO DISCUSSION OF FACILITY DRAINAGE; - CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS, INCLUDING WALLS AND FLOORS, ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY IMPERVIOUS TO CONTAIN OIL; - RECORDS OF INSPECTION (OR CUSTOMARY BUSINESS RECORDS) DO NOT INCLUDE INSPECTIONS OF TANK SUPPORTS, FOUNDATION, DETERIORATION, DISCHARGES AND/OR ACCUMULATIONS OF OIL INSIDE DIKED AREAS; - MOBILE OR PORTABLE STORAGE CONTAINERS ARE NOT POSITIONED TO PREVENT DISCHARGED OIL FROM REACHING NAVIGABLE WATER.

Defendants (1)

• NATROCHEM, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• NATROCHEM INC

  1 EXLEY AVE., SAVANNAH, GA, 31415-2145

  Registry ID: 110000360350

• NATROCHEM INC

  1 EXLEY AVE., SAVANNAH, GA, 31415-2145

  Registry ID: 110000360350

Statutes cited

• CWA 311J — SPCC and/or Federal Response Plan Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• NATROCHEM, INC.entered 2017-10-19

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $1,825

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2017-10-19Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2017-10-19Final Order Issued
• 2017-11-06Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2017-11-07Enforcement Action Closed