EPA v. LANXESS CORPORATION

Case summary

U.S. EPA issued an Administrative Compliance Order to Lanxess Corporation of Addyston, Ohio that requires them to comply with provisions its air permits that pertain to its flare control device. Lanxess manufactures certain chemicals in batches and is required to use a flare to destroy at least 99% of all compounds that would be released from these operations to the environment. U.S. EPA determined that Lanxess has been operating its flare improperly and thereby releasing far greater amounts of organic compounds, which are also hazardous air pollutants, into the ambient air than its permits allow. The Order allows Lanxess the opportunity to confer with U.S. EPA prior to the Order becoming effective.

Defendants (1)

• LANXESS CORPORATIONNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• INEOS ABS (USA) CORPORATION

  356 THREE RIVERS PARKWAY, ADDYSTON, OH, 450010039

  Registry ID: 110067426654

Statutes cited

• CAA 502 — Operating Permits (Title V)
• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• LANXESS CORPORATIONentered 2007-05-21

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2007-05-21Final Order Issued
• 2007-09-20Enforcement Action Data Entered