EPA v. Akzo Nobel Surface Chemistry LLC (Morris IL) ESA

Case summary

On March 31, 2015, EPA sent a Request for Information pursuant to Section 114(a) of the Clean Air Act to Akzo Nobel to determine its compliance with the Risk Management Program (RMP) regulations pursuant to Section 112 (R) of the Act. EPA found that the Respondent had violated the regulations implementing Section 112(r) of the Act by failing to comply with 40 CFR Part 68.190(b)(1), the requirement to resubmit its RMP at least every five years. The parties agreed to a $2,000 civil penalty.

Defendants (1)

• Akzo Nobel Surface Chemistry LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• AKZO NOBEL CHEMICALS INCORPORATED

  8005 NORTH TABLER RD., MORRIS, IL, 60450

  Registry ID: 110000547196

• AKZO NOBEL CHEMICALS INCORPORATED

  8005 NORTH TABLER RD., MORRIS, IL, 60450

  Registry ID: 110000547196

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Akzo Nobel Surface Chemistry LLC (Morris IL) ESAentered 2015-09-01

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,000

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2015-09-01Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2015-09-01Enforcement Action Closed
• 2015-09-01Final Order Issued
• 2015-09-01Pipeline Closed
• 2015-09-08Enforcement Action Data Entered