EPA v. REXENE CORPORATION

Case summary

1. SECTION 109 OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT ( CERCLA ), AS AMENDED, 42 U.S.C. SEC. 9609. 2. REXENE CORPORATION 2400 SOUTH GRANDVIEW AVENUE ODESSA, TEXAS 79766 3. RESPONDENT WAS IN VIOLATION OF THE NOTIFICATION REQUIRE- MENT OF CERCLA 103(A) BY FAILING TO PROVIDE NOTICE TO THE NRC IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE RELEASE OF 496 LBS. OF BENEZE ON SEPT. 28, 1993. 4. RELIEF SOUGHT PURSUANT TO SECTION 109 OF CERCLA, EPA PRO- POSES A PENALTY OF $18,750.00.

Defendants (1)

• REXENE CORPORATIONNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• HUNTSMAN POLYMERS CORPORATION

  2400 S GRANDVIEW, ODESSA, TX, 79766

  Registry ID: 110000466102

• HUNTSMAN POLYMERS CORPORATION

  2400 S GRANDVIEW, ODESSA, TX, 79766

  Registry ID: 110000466102

• HUNTSMAN POLYMERS CORPORATION

  2400 S GRANDVIEW, ODESSA, TX, 79766

  Registry ID: 110000466102

• HUNTSMAN POLYMERS CORPORATION

  2400 S GRANDVIEW, ODESSA, TX, 79766

  Registry ID: 110000466102

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 103A — Notification of Hazardous Reportable Quantity Release

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• REXENE CORPORATIONentered 1994-09-30

  Primary law: CERCLA

  Federal penalty: $8,000

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 1994-04-25Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 1994-04-25Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 1994-09-30Final Order Issued
• 1994-10-26Compliance Achieved
• 1994-10-26Enforcement Action Closed