EPA v. The Dow Chemical Company

Case summary

On April 27, 2015, EPA Region 6 issued a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) under Section 112(r)(7) of the Clean Air Act and 40 C.F.R. Part 68-Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions. The CAFO requires Dow Chemical Company to pay an administrative penalty of $32,500. Dow Chemical Company will have thirty (30) days from the effective date of the CAFO to pay the civil penalty.

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)

• The Dow Chemical Companyentered 2015-04-27

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $32,500

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2015-04-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2015-04-27Final Order Issued
• 2015-05-21Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2015-05-27Air Resolved
• 2015-05-27Enforcement Action Closed