EPA v. Cornerstone Chemical-Waggaman, LA-GDC AOC-FY2019

Case summary

The Facility is a stationary source as that term is defined by section 112(r)(2)(C) of the CAA, 42 USC 7412(r)(2)(C). At the Facility, Respondent uses regulated substances in covered processes at above threshold quantities. On January 18, 2018, the facility was restarting the Melamine Plant and allowed a release of 149 pounds of ammonia to the air. Pursuant to 40 CFR Section 68.69(a), Responded failed to develop and implement written standard operating procedures (SOP) that provide clear instructions for safely conducting activities involved in each covered process consistent with the process safety information.

Defendants (1)

• Cornerstone Chemical CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (6)

• CORNERSTONE CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC - ENERGY PARK

  10800 RIVER RD, WAGGAMAN, LA, 70094

  Registry ID: 110049249075

• CORNERSTONE CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC - ENERGY PARK

  10800 RIVER RD, WAGGAMAN, LA, 70094

  Registry ID: 110049249075

• CORNERSTONE CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC - ENERGY PARK

  10800 RIVER RD, WAGGAMAN, LA, 70094

  Registry ID: 110049249075

• CORNERSTONE CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC - ENERGY PARK

  10800 RIVER RD, WAGGAMAN, LA, 70094

  Registry ID: 110049249075

• CORNERSTONE CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC - ENERGY PARK

  10800 RIVER RD, WAGGAMAN, LA, 70094

  Registry ID: 110049249075

• CORNERSTONE CHEMICAL COMPANY LLC - ENERGY PARK

  10800 RIVER RD, WAGGAMAN, LA, 70094

  Registry ID: 110049249075

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Cornerstone Chemical-Waggaman, LA-GDC AOC-FY2019entered 2019-06-27

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (6 milestones)

• 2019-06-24Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2019-06-27Final Order Issued
• 2019-07-01Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2019-12-19Air Resolved
• 2019-12-19Compliance Achieved
• 2021-11-09Enforcement Action Closed