EPA v. Kuraray America-La Porte, TX-RMP CAFO-FY2019

Case summary

On May 22-25, 2018, EPA conducted an announced inspection to determine compliance with Section 112(r) of the CAA, 42 USC 7412(r), and 40 CFR Part 68. Respondent's failure to timely inspect and test process equipment at the recommend frequency constitutes a violation of 40 CFR 68.73(d)(3). Respondent's failure to implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment constitutes a violation of 40 CFR 68.73(b). As provided in the CAFO, Kuraray America will have thirty (30) days from the effective date of the CAFO to pay the civil penalty of $90,640.00.

Defendants (1)

• Kuraray America Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• KURARAY LA PORTE

  12342 STRANG RD, LA PORTE, TX, 77571

  Registry ID: 110059809989

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Kuraray America-La Porte, TX-RMP CAFO-FY2019entered 2019-08-28

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $90,640

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2019-07-17Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2019-08-28Final Order Issued
• 2019-08-30Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2019-09-13Enforcement Action Closed
• 2019-09-13Air Resolved