EPA v. Cornerstone Chemical-Waggaman, LA-RMP AOC-FY2020
Final Order No Penalty
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 AOC-FY2020entered 2020-07-09
Primary law: CAA
Timeline (6 milestones)
- 2020-07-06Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2020-07-09Final Order Issued
- 2020-07-14Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2021-03-31Compliance Achieved
- 2021-08-19Air Resolved
- 2021-08-25Enforcement Action Closed
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3602237238
- Case number
- 06-2020-3326
- Lead agency
- EPA
- Branch
- ECDAC
- EPA region
- 06
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 06-2020-3326 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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