EPA v. Cornerstone Chemical-Waggaman, LA-RMP CAFO-FY2020

Case summary

Respondent's Melamine Plant experienced a leak from a gasket failure.The leak resulted in a release of an ammonia compound to the atmosphere. Respondent determined the leak was due to the use of an improper gasket, which is a violation of 40 CFR 68.73(b), requiring the owner or operator to establish and implement written procedures to maintain the ongoing integrity of process equipment.

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Cornerstone Chemical-Waggaman, LA-RMP CAFO-FY2020entered 2020-07-13

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $37,886

Timeline (6 milestones)

• 2020-07-06Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-07-13Final Order Issued
• 2020-07-14Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2020-09-18Enforcement Action Closed
• 2020-09-18Air Resolved
• 2020-09-18Compliance Achieved