EPA v. TM Chemicals Limited Partnership

Case summary

On November 2, 2012, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Complaint, Compliance Order and Notice of Opportunity for Hearing (Administrative Complaint) under its authority pursuant to Section 3008(a), to TM Chemicals Limited Partnership, located in Deer Park, Texas. The Administrative Complaint was issued in response to violations of Section 335.62 of Title 30 of the Texas Administrative Code, 40 CFR 262.11. The Administrative Complaint requires TM Chemicals Limited Partnership to comply with applicable regulations and to pay a civil administrative penalty of $92,690.00. TM Chemicals has 30 days from the date of service of the Administrative Complaint to file an Answer.

Defendants (1)

• TM Chemicals Limited PartnershipNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TEXAS MOLECULAR - DEER PARK SERVICES

  2525 INDEPENDENCE PKWY S, DEER PARK, TX, 77536

  Registry ID: 110070754719

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3008A — Compliance Order: Injunctive & Penalty
• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• TM Chemicals Limited Partnershipentered 2013-02-14

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $69,450

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2012-11-06Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-11-07Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2013-02-14Final Order Issued
• 2013-11-08Compliance Achieved
• 2014-02-27Enforcement Action Closed