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05-2025-5040Administrative - FormalFinal Order IssuedFY 2025· Region 05

EPA v. PVS CHEMICALS INC (ILLINOIS) - 112R7 RMP APO/CAFO

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

PVS failed to conduct a complete process hazard analysis, control open-ended valves or lines, develop written procedures for alarm response, inspect and test toxic gas detection alarms, establish and implement mechanical integrity procedures for in-service piping systems, and include rail tank car storage as a covered process in its Risk Management Plan filing. This CAFO requires PVS to pay a penalty of $174,000 and resolves the FOV issued to PVS on December 3, 2024.

Defendants (1)

  • PVS CHEMICALS INC (ILLINOIS)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (6)

  • PVS CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS INC

    12260 S CARONDOLET AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60633

    Registry ID: 110000435208

  • PVS CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS INC

    12260 S CARONDOLET AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60633

    Registry ID: 110000435208

  • PVS CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS INC

    12260 S CARONDOLET AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60633

    Registry ID: 110000435208

  • PVS CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS INC

    12260 S CARONDOLET AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60633

    Registry ID: 110000435208

  • PVS CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS INC

    12260 S CARONDOLET AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60633

    Registry ID: 110000435208

  • PVS CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS INC

    12260 S CARONDOLET AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60633

    Registry ID: 110000435208

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • PVS CHEMICALS INC (ILLINOIS) - 112R7 RMP APO/CAFOentered 2025-08-07

    Primary law: CAA

    Federal penalty: $174,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

  • 2025-08-07Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2025-08-07Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2025-08-07Final Order Issued

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3604482450
Case number
05-2025-5040
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
05
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 05-2025-5040 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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