EPA v. Union Carbide Corp/Dow Chemical-4 Sites-CAA Consent Decree (HQ Lead)-2021

Case summary

NSPS and NESHAP concerns noted. This is a flaring/LDAR/Benzene consent decree implemented by OECA/EPA HQ.

Defendants (2)

• Union Carbide CorpNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• Dow Chemical CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (84)

• DOW TEXAS OPERATIONS FREEPORT

  2301 N BRAZOSPORT BLVD, FREEPORT, TX, 77541

  Registry ID: 110008170237

• THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY - LOUISIANA OPERATIONS

  21255 HWY 1, PLAQUEMINE, LA, 70765

  Registry ID: 110001244724

• THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY - LOUISIANA OPERATIONS

  21255 HWY 1, PLAQUEMINE, LA, 70765

  Registry ID: 110001244724

• THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY - LOUISIANA OPERATIONS

  21255 HWY 1, PLAQUEMINE, LA, 70765

  Registry ID: 110001244724

• THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY - LOUISIANA OPERATIONS

  21255 HWY 1, PLAQUEMINE, LA, 70765

  Registry ID: 110001244724

• THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY - LOUISIANA OPERATIONS

  21255 HWY 1, PLAQUEMINE, LA, 70765

  Registry ID: 110001244724

• THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY - LOUISIANA OPERATIONS

  21255 HWY 1, PLAQUEMINE, LA, 70765

  Registry ID: 110001244724

• THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY - LOUISIANA OPERATIONS

  21255 HWY 1, PLAQUEMINE, LA, 70765

  Registry ID: 110001244724

• THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY - LOUISIANA OPERATIONS

  21255 HWY 1, PLAQUEMINE, LA, 70765

  Registry ID: 110001244724

• DOW CHEMICAL SABINE RIVER OPERATIONS

  3055 FM 1006, ORANGE, TX, 77630

  Registry ID: 110017746368

• THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY - LOUISIANA OPERATIONS

  21255 HWY 1, PLAQUEMINE, LA, 70765

  Registry ID: 110001244724

• THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY - LOUISIANA OPERATIONS

  21255 HWY 1, PLAQUEMINE, LA, 70765

  Registry ID: 110001244724

• THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY - LOUISIANA OPERATIONS

  21255 HWY 1, PLAQUEMINE, LA, 70765

  Registry ID: 110001244724

• THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY - LOUISIANA OPERATIONS

  21255 HWY 1, PLAQUEMINE, LA, 70765

  Registry ID: 110001244724

• THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY - LOUISIANA OPERATIONS

  21255 HWY 1, PLAQUEMINE, LA, 70765

  Registry ID: 110001244724

• …and 69 more

Statutes cited

• CAA 112D — MACT Standards
• CAA 111 — New Source Performance Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Union Carbide Corp/Dow Chemical-4 Sites-CAA Consent Decree (HQ Lead)-2021entered 2021-06-10

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,325,000 · State/local: $675,000

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2014-06-10Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2014-07-10Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2021-01-19Final Order Lodged
• 2021-01-19Complaint Filed With Court
• 2021-06-10Final Order Entered