EPA v. TEXAS ALKLYS, INC. - DEER PARK, TX

Case summary

SUBJECT: * ISSUANCE OF A COMPLAINANT, COMPLIANCE ORDER AND NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR HEARING TO TEXAS ALKYLS, INC. * BACRKGROUND: * ON JULY 1, 1986, THIS CASE WAS REFERRED TO EPA BY THE TEXAS WATER COMMISSION FOR POSSIBLE ENFORCEMENT ACTION FOR FAILURE TO MAINTAIN LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR SUDDEN ACCIDEN- TAL OCCURRENCES ARISING FROM OPERATIONS AT FACILITY INVOL- VING HAZARDOUS WASTE. * TEXAS ALKYLS, INC. IS A BUSINESS THAT MANUFACTURES SULFURIC ACID, BONE CHAR AND ALUMINUM SULFATE AT ITS FACILITY LOCATED AT 730 BATTLEGROUND, DEER PART, TX. * ON JUNE 20, 1986, AN EMPLOYEE OF TWC CONDUCTED A RECORD REVIEW AT TEXAS ALKYLS, INC., THE RECORD REVIEW REVEALED THAT TEXAS ALKYLS, INC. DID NOT DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL RESPON SIBILITY FOR BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THIRD PARTIES CAUSED BY SUDDEN ACCIDENTAL OCCURRENCES ARISING FROM OPERATIONS OF THE FACILITY. THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION WAS NOTED: * FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUDDEN LIABILITY COVERAGE. * COMPLAINANT PROPOSES TO ASSESS A CIVIL PENALTY OF $2,250 AGAINST TEXAS ALKYLS, INC. * RECOMMENDATION: * TO ISSUE A COMPLAINT, COMPLIANCE ORDER AND NOTICE OF OPPOR- TUNITY FOR HEARING AGAINST TEXAS ALKYLS, INC. FOR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUDDEN LIABILITY COVERAGE AND ALLOW TEXAS ALKYLS, INC., 30 DAYS TO COMPLY WITH THIS COMPLAINT, COMPLIANCE ORDER AND NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR HEARING.

Defendants (1)

• TEXAS ALKLYS, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• AKZO NOBEL CHEMICALS INCORPORATED

  730 BATTLEGROUND RD., DEER PARK, TX, 775360600

  Registry ID: 110000463374

• AKZO NOBEL CHEMICALS INCORPORATED

  730 BATTLEGROUND RD., DEER PARK, TX, 775360600

  Registry ID: 110000463374

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3008A — Compliance Order: Injunctive & Penalty

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• TEXAS ALKLYS, INC. - DEER PARK, TXentered 1987-12-14

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $2,250

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 1987-03-04Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 1987-03-04Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 1987-12-14Final Order Issued
• 1988-03-24Enforcement Action Closed