EPA v. Schuetz Container Systems, Inc.

Case summary

On July 19, 2016, EPA Region 6 issued a CAFO under its authority pursuant to CAA to Schuetz Container Systems, Inc., located in Pasadena, Texas. The CAFO was issued in response to violations of the respondent failing to design and maintain a safe facility and did not taking such necessary steps to prevent accidental releases by failing to accurately track the classification of chemicals as to prevent chemical reactions, which upon failure released hazardous substances to the ambient air. The CAFO requires Schuetz to pay $37,500 to Region 6 within 30 days of the effective date of the order.

Defendants (1)

• Schuetz Container Systems, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• AMERICAN RECONTAINER HOUSTON

  5000 UNDERWOOD RD, PASADENA, TX, 775071001

  Registry ID: 110035012223

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][1] — Prevention of Accidental Release/General Duty Clause

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Schuetz Container Systems, Inc.entered 2016-07-19

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $37,500

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2016-07-19Final Order Issued
• 2016-07-19Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-08-12Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2016-08-18Air Resolved
• 2016-09-12Enforcement Action Closed