EPA v. CHASE PRODUCTS CO - 112R7 RMP APO/CAFO

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 Administrative Consent Order associated with this CAFO. This CAFO requires Chase to pay a penalty of $90,000, and resolves 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 RMP APO/CAFOentered 2024-09-19

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $90,000

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2024-09-19Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-09-19Final Order Issued
• 2024-09-23Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-10-08Air Resolved
• 2024-10-08Enforcement Action Closed