EPA v. THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY

Case summary

1. SECTION 109 OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT ( CERCLA ), 42 U.S.C. SECTION 9609. 2. THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY 2301 NORTH BRAZOSPORT FREEPORT, BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS 77541 3. RESPONDENT WAS IN VIOLATION OF THE NOTIFICATION REQUIRE- MENTS OF SECTION 103(A) OF CERCLA BY FAILING TO NOTIFY THE NRC IMMEDIATELY OF A RELEASE OVER THE RQ OF METHYL CHLORIDE. 4. RELIEF SOUGHT PURSUANT TO SECTION 109 OF CERCLA, EPA PRO- POSES A CIVIL PENALTY OF $16,500.

Defendants (1)

• THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANYNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (6)

• DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY FREEPORT TEXAS

  2301 N. BRAZOSPORT BLVD. BUILDING B-101, FREEPORT, TX, 775413257

  Registry ID: 110008170237

• DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY FREEPORT TEXAS

  2301 N. BRAZOSPORT BLVD. BUILDING B-101, FREEPORT, TX, 775413257

  Registry ID: 110008170237

• DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY FREEPORT TEXAS

  2301 N. BRAZOSPORT BLVD. BUILDING B-101, FREEPORT, TX, 775413257

  Registry ID: 110008170237

• DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY FREEPORT TEXAS

  2301 N. BRAZOSPORT BLVD. BUILDING B-101, FREEPORT, TX, 775413257

  Registry ID: 110008170237

• DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY FREEPORT TEXAS

  2301 N. BRAZOSPORT BLVD. BUILDING B-101, FREEPORT, TX, 775413257

  Registry ID: 110008170237

• DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY FREEPORT TEXAS

  2301 N. BRAZOSPORT BLVD. BUILDING B-101, FREEPORT, TX, 775413257

  Registry ID: 110008170237

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 103A — Notification of Hazardous Reportable Quantity Release

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANYentered 1997-02-28

  Primary law: CERCLA

  Federal penalty: $3,000

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 1997-02-28Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 1997-02-28Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 1997-02-28Final Order Issued
• 1997-03-25Compliance Achieved
• 1998-04-29Enforcement Action Closed