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06-2013-3326Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2013· Region 06

EPA v. DOW CHEMICAL CO (FREEPORT)

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

Respondent failed to include regulated chemicals (chlorine, methyl chloride) held above the threshold quantity in covered process(es) in the Facility's RMP in violation of 40 C.F.R. Part 68.160(b)(7).

Defendants (1)

  • The DOW Chemical CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (6)

  • DOW TEXAS OPERATIONS FREEPORT

    2301 N BRAZOSPORT BLVD, FREEPORT, TX, 77541

    Registry ID: 110008170237

  • DOW TEXAS OPERATIONS FREEPORT

    2301 N BRAZOSPORT BLVD, FREEPORT, TX, 77541

    Registry ID: 110008170237

  • DOW TEXAS OPERATIONS FREEPORT

    2301 N BRAZOSPORT BLVD, FREEPORT, TX, 77541

    Registry ID: 110008170237

  • DOW TEXAS OPERATIONS FREEPORT

    2301 N BRAZOSPORT BLVD, FREEPORT, TX, 77541

    Registry ID: 110008170237

  • DOW TEXAS OPERATIONS FREEPORT

    2301 N BRAZOSPORT BLVD, FREEPORT, TX, 77541

    Registry ID: 110008170237

  • DOW TEXAS OPERATIONS FREEPORT

    2301 N BRAZOSPORT BLVD, FREEPORT, TX, 77541

    Registry ID: 110008170237

Statutes cited

  • CAA 112[R][7]Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • DOW CHEMICAL CO (FREEPORT)entered 2013-05-07

    Primary law: CAA

    Federal penalty: $82,000 · SEP: $105,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 2013-03-21Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2013-04-05Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2013-05-07Final Order Issued
  • 2014-01-10Enforcement Action Closed

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3400093898
Case number
06-2013-3326
Lead agency
EPA
Branch
6EN-A
EPA region
06
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 06-2013-3326 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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