EPA v. CYTEC INDUSTRIES - APO/CAFO

Case summary

On June 12, 2019, EPA Region 5 filed a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) with the Regional Hearing Clerk that simultaneously commences and concludes an action against Cytec Industries, Inc (Cytec). Cytec owns and operates a chemical plant that manufactures three thermoplastic resin products and is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The CAFO resolves the violations in the notice and finding of violation issued by EPA Region 5. This action is a follow up to an executed administrative consent order on April 11, 2019 that required certain elements to bring the facility back into compliance and also complete certain compliance assurance measures. As a result of this CAFO, Cytec will pay a civil penalty of $50,000.

Defendants (1)

• CYTEC INDUSTRIESNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CYTEC IND INC

  3115 MILLER RD, ADRIAN, MI, 49001

  Registry ID: 110057677679

Statutes cited

• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CYTEC INDUSTRIES - APO/CAFOentered 2019-06-12

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $50,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2019-06-12Final Order Issued
• 2019-06-12Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2019-06-14Enforcement Action Data Entered