EPA v. KRATON POLYMERS U.S. LLC - APO/CAFO

Case summary

During its inspection, EPA contracted Providence Photonics, LLC to use their Video Imaging Spectral Radiometry (VISR) method to determine the combustion efficiency (CE) of the North Side Flare and South Side Flare, determined to be 75.1% and 95.5%, respectively, in violation of 85% required by the Ohio SIP and 98% required by its permit. Through the 114 Request for Information, EPA learned that Kraton was not monitoring steam flow in conformance with its design, in violation of 40 C.F.R. Subpart A and H. This CAFO requires Kraton Corporation to pay a penalty of $60,000 and resolves the NOV/FOV issued to Kraton Corporation on October 19, 2020.

Defendants (1)

• KRATON POLYMERS U.S. LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• KRATON CORPORATION

  2419 STATE ROUTE 618, BELPRE, OH, 457140235

  Registry ID: 110030900997

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• KRATON POLYMERS U.S. LLC - APO/CAFOentered 2026-03-30

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $60,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2026-03-30Final Order Issued
• 2026-03-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-04-01Enforcement Action Data Entered