EPA v. Carbone of America

Case summary

On May 10, 2004, EPA sent a request for information pursuant to Section 114(a) of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7413, to Carbone of America to determine compliance with the Risk Management Plan (RMP) regulations promulgated at 40 C.F.R. Part 68 under section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act. EPA found that Carbone of America has violated regulations implementing Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act by faciling to file a Risk Management Plan as required by 40 C.F.R. 68.150 through 68.185. The US EPA is seeking a $4,000 penalty and a correction to the violation.

Defendants (1)

• Carbone of AmericaNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CARBONE OF AMERICA ULTRA CARBON DIVISION

  900 HARRISON ST., BAY CITY, MI, 48708

  Registry ID: 110000407890

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Carbone of Americaentered 2004-10-12

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $4,000

Timeline (6 milestones)

• 2004-09-06Expedited Settlement Offered
• 2004-09-06Expedited Settlement Offered
• 2004-09-23Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2004-10-12Enforcement Action Closed
• 2004-10-12Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2004-10-12Final Order Issued