EPA v. DALLAS GROUP OF AMERICA

Case summary

Pursuant to section 11 2(r) ( l) ofthe CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 74 12(r)( l), an owner/operator of a stationary source producing, processing, handling or storing substances listed pursuant to section 11 2(r)(3) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 74 12(r)(3), or any other extremely hazardous substance, has a general duty to: (I) identify hazards which may result from accidental releases of such substances us ing appropriate hazard assessment techniques; (2) design and maintain a safe facility, taking such steps as are necessary to prevent releases; and (3) minimize the consequences of accidental releases that do occur.

Defendants (1)

• Dallas Group of America, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• DALLAS GROUP OF AMERICA INC

  301 DOCK RD., TEXAS CITY, TX, 77590

  Registry ID: 110000463775

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][1] — Prevention of Accidental Release/General Duty Clause

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• DALLAS GROUP OF AMERICAentered 2013-05-09

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $37,500

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2013-04-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2013-05-09Final Order Issued
• 2013-05-20Enforcement Action Closed
• 2013-05-29Enforcement Action Data Entered