EPA v. GREENCHEM INDUSTRIES, LLC

Case summary

July 16, 2026 - Consent Agreement This is an administrative penalty assessment proceeding brought under Section 16(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA or the Act), 15 U.S.C. 2615(a), and Sections 22.13(b) and 22.18 of the Consolidated Rules of Practice Governing the Administrative Assessment of Civil Penalties and the Revocation/Termination or Suspension of Permits (Consolidated Rules), as codified at Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.), Part 22. On February 13, 2024, the EPA issued a Notice of Inspection notifying Respondent that the EPA would be conducting an inspection of Respondent's Facility pursuant to Section 11(a) of TSCA, 15 U.S.C. 2610(a), to evaluate Respondent's compliance with TSCA. On March 11, 2024, the EPA conducted the inspection at Respondent's Facility. In response to the inspection, on April 30, 2024, Respondent submitted certain records to the EPA pertaining to its exportation and importation of chemicals. On July 21, 2025, after reviewing records submitted by Respondent on April 30, 2024, the EPA issued Respondent an Opportunity to Show Cause letter alleging potential violations of Sections 8, 12, and 15 of TSCA, 15 U.S.C. 2607, 2611, and 2614, by failing to comply with the CDR import requirements, and the TSCA Section 12(b) export requirements, codified at 40 C.F.R. Parts 711 and 707, respectively. On July 31, 2025, Respondent provided a response to the Show Cause letter. Based on the EPA?s investigation, including a review of Respondent's records as set forth above, the EPA alleges that Respondent failed to: a. Submit a 2024 CDR Report for Chemicals A and B during the 2024 CDR submission period which ended on November 22, 2024, in violation of 40 C.F.R. 711.15, and Sections 8 and 15 of TSCA, 15 U.S.C. 2607 and 2614; and b. Submit TSCA Section 12(b) export notices to the EPA for the first exports of Chemicals C, D, and E within seven days of forming an intent to export, or on the actual date of export, whichever occurred earlier, in violation of 40 C.F.R. 707.60(a), 707.65(a)(1)(i), 707.65(a)(1)(ii), and 707.65(a)(2), and Sections 12(b) and 15 of TSCA, 15 U.S.C. 2611(b) and 2614. Respondent consents to the payment of a civil penalty, which was calculated in accordance with the Act, in the amount of SEVENTY-THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS ($70,600.00), which is to be paid within thirty (30) days of the Effective Date of this CAFO.

Defendants (1)

• GREENCHEM INDUSTRIES, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• GREENCHEM INDUSTRIES, LLC

  222 CLEMATIS STREET, WEST PALM BEACH, FL, 33401

  Registry ID: 110056959634

Statutes cited

• TSCA 12 — Exports
• TSCA 8B — Failure To Comply With Invention Update Rule
• TSCA 8 — Reporting & Retention of Information

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• GREENCHEM INDUSTRIES, LLCentered 2026-07-16

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $70,600

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2026-07-16Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-07-16Final Order Issued
• 2026-07-17Enforcement Action Data Entered