EPA v. INEOS Oxide

Case summary

On March 25, 2015, EPA Region 6 issued an Expedited Settlement Agreement (ESA) under its authority pursuant to the Clean Air Act to INEOS Oxide in Plaquemine, LA. The ESA was issued in response to violations of Section 112(r)(7) of the Clean Air Act and 40 CFR Part 68-Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions. The ESA requires INEOS Oxide to pay an assessed penalty of $3,400 within 45 days of the receipt of the ESA.

Defendants (1)

• INEOS OxideNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (3)

• INEOS OXIDE - A DIVISION OF INEOS AMERICAS LLC

  21255A HWY 1 S, PLAQUEMINE, LA, 70764

  Registry ID: 110041092876

• INEOS OXIDE - A DIVISION OF INEOS AMERICAS LLC

  21255A HWY 1 S, PLAQUEMINE, LA, 70764

  Registry ID: 110041092876

• INEOS OXIDE - A DIVISION OF INEOS AMERICAS LLC

  21255A HWY 1 S, PLAQUEMINE, LA, 70764

  Registry ID: 110041092876

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• INEOS Oxideentered 2015-03-25

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $3,400

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2015-03-25Air Resolved
• 2015-03-25Final Order Issued
• 2015-03-25Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2015-03-25Enforcement Action Closed
• 2015-03-30Enforcement Action Data Entered