EPA v. Union Carbide Corp (Seadrift Operations)

Case summary

The Facility is subject to 40 C.P.R. Part 63,Subpart FFFF for NESHAP -Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing (aka MON or MACT FFFF), and specifically, 40 C.F.R. § 63.2455(a) is applicable to VENT246 of its steamassisted Poly Large Flare, a pollution control device. The Poly Large Flare is regulated under 40 C.F.R. Part 63, Subpart A (General Provisions). The Poly Large Flare must comply with 40 C.F.R. § 63.11(b)(6)(ii). 40 C.F.R. § 63.11(b)(l) requires Respondent to monitor its flares to assure they are operated and maintained in conformance with their design.

Defendants (1)

• Union Carbide CorporationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• UCC SEADRIFT OPERATIONS

  7501 STATE HIGHWAY 185 N, SEADRIFT, TX, 77983

  Registry ID: 110007175154

Statutes cited

• CAA 112 — Hazardous Air Pollutants

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Union Carbide Corp (Seadrift Operations)entered 2013-06-12

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $92,500

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2013-06-03Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2013-06-05Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2013-06-12Final Order Issued