EPA v. BAYER CORPORATION

Case summary

1. SECTION 109 OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT ( CERCLA ), 42 U.S.C. SECTION 9609. 2. BAYER CORPORATION 8500 WEST BAY ROAD BAYTOWN, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS 77520 3. RESPONDENT WAS IN VIOLATION OF THE NOTIFICATION REQUIRE- MENTS OF CERCLA 103(A) BY FAILING TO PROVIDE NOTICE TO THE NRC IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE RELEASE OF AMMONIA OVER THE RQ FROM THE FACILITY ON JUL 7, 1997. 4. RELIEF SOUGHT PURSUANT TO SECTION 109 OF CERCLA, EPA PRO- POSES A CIVIL PENALTY OF $27,500.

Defendants (1)

• BAYER CORPORATIONNamed in complaint

Facilities (4)

• BAYER CORPORATION BAYTOWN

  8500 W. BAY RD. MS01A, BAYTOWN, TX, 775209730

  Registry ID: 110000463098

• BAYER CORPORATION BAYTOWN

  8500 W. BAY RD. MS01A, BAYTOWN, TX, 775209730

  Registry ID: 110000463098

• BAYER CORPORATION BAYTOWN

  8500 W. BAY RD. MS01A, BAYTOWN, TX, 775209730

  Registry ID: 110000463098

• BAYER CORPORATION BAYTOWN

  8500 W. BAY RD. MS01A, BAYTOWN, TX, 775209730

  Registry ID: 110000463098

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 103A — Notification of Hazardous Reportable Quantity Release

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• **PROPOSED SETTLEMENT**

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 1997-09-24Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 1997-09-29Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 1997-12-18Enforcement Action Closed