EPA v. CHASE PRODUCTS CO - 112R7 ACO

Case summary

Chase violated Section 112(r) of the CAA and Part 68 by failing to adequately perform process hazard analyses (PHAs), validate the PHA every five years, implement operating procedures that provide clear instructions, and implement an operating procedure for startup following an emergency shutdown. There is a concurrent Consent Agreement and Final Order associated with this ACO. This ACO requires Chase to revise and implement its PHA procedure, perform an annual review of operating procedures and piping and instrumentation diagrams, train employees, and review its contractors annually, and addresses the violations set forth in the FOV issued to Chase on December 17, 2021. There are Environmental Justice concerns associated with this action.

Defendants (1)

• CHASE PRODUCTS CONamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CHASE PRODUCTS CO

  2727 GARDNER RD, BROADVIEW, IL, 60155-4415

  Registry ID: 110018334578

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CHASE PRODUCTS CO - 112R7 ACOentered 2024-09-19

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2024-09-19Final Order Issued
• 2024-09-23Enforcement Action Data Entered