EPA v. Schuetz Container Systems, Inc. AOC

Case summary

On July 13, 2016, EPA Region 6 issued an AOC under its authority pursuant to CAA to Schuetz Container Systems located in Pasadena, Texas. The AOC 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 classifications of chemicals, which upon failure released hazardous substances to the ambient air. The AOC requires Schuetz to take corrective actions and provide documentation to Region 6 within 180 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 Systesm, Inc. AOCentered 2016-07-13

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (6 milestones)

• 2016-07-13Final Order Issued
• 2016-07-13Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-08-12Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2016-09-02Compliance Achieved
• 2016-09-02Air Resolved
• 2016-09-02Enforcement Action Closed