EPA v. Hexion Inc. (fka Momentive Specialty Chemicals) Norco, LA

Case summary

On September 22, 2016, EPA Region 6 issued a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) under its authority pursuant to Section 113(d)(2)(A) of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 7413(d)(2)(A) to Hexion, Inc. located in Norco, Louisiana. The CAFO was issued in response to violations of: Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions, 40 C.F.R. Part 68, which implements Section 112(r)(7), 42 U.S.C. ? 7412(r)(7), of the Clean Air Act. The CAFO requires Hexion, Inc. to pay a $97,650 penalty within 45 days of the effective date of the CAFO.

Defendants (1)

• Hexion Inc. (fka Momentive Specialty Chemicals)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SHELL CHEMICAL LP - NORCO WEST SITE FACILITY

  16122 RIVER RD, NORCO, LA, 70079

  Registry ID: 110013662009

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][1] — Prevention of Accidental Release/General Duty Clause
• CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Hexion Inc. (fka Momentive Specialty Chemicals) Norco, LAentered 2016-09-22

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $97,650

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2016-09-22Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-09-22Final Order Issued
• 2016-09-23Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2016-10-25Air Resolved
• 2016-10-25Enforcement Action Closed