EPA v. Dow Chemical-Hahnville, LA-RMP/GDC AOC-FY2021

Case summary

On August 22, 2019, Respondent failed to implement safe operating procedures during activities associated with the startup of a production unit, which led to the accidental release of 260 pounds of butadiene, 90 pounds of butene, and 37 pounds of butane. Respondent's failure to implement a safe operating procedure for the startup of the Olefins Unit pursuant to 40 CFR 68.69(a)(l)(vii), as required by 40 CFR 68.12(d)(3) is a violation of Section 112(r)(7) of the CAA.

Defendants (1)

• Dow Chemical CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (15)

• UNION CARBIDE CORP - ST CHARLES OPERATIONS

  355 HWY 3142, HAHNVILLE, LA, 70057

  Registry ID: 110018861793

• UNION CARBIDE CORP - ST CHARLES OPERATIONS

  355 HWY 3142, HAHNVILLE, LA, 70057

  Registry ID: 110018861793

• UNION CARBIDE CORP - ST CHARLES OPERATIONS

  355 HWY 3142, HAHNVILLE, LA, 70057

  Registry ID: 110018861793

• UNION CARBIDE CORP - ST CHARLES OPERATIONS

  355 HWY 3142, HAHNVILLE, LA, 70057

  Registry ID: 110018861793

• UNION CARBIDE CORP - ST CHARLES OPERATIONS

  355 HWY 3142, HAHNVILLE, LA, 70057

  Registry ID: 110018861793

• UNION CARBIDE CORP - ST CHARLES OPERATIONS

  355 HWY 3142, HAHNVILLE, LA, 70057

  Registry ID: 110018861793

• UNION CARBIDE CORP - ST CHARLES OPERATIONS

  355 HWY 3142, HAHNVILLE, LA, 70057

  Registry ID: 110018861793

• UNION CARBIDE CORP - ST CHARLES OPERATIONS

  355 HWY 3142, HAHNVILLE, LA, 70057

  Registry ID: 110018861793

• UNION CARBIDE CORP - ST CHARLES OPERATIONS

  355 HWY 3142, HAHNVILLE, LA, 70057

  Registry ID: 110018861793

• UNION CARBIDE CORP - ST CHARLES OPERATIONS

  355 HWY 3142, HAHNVILLE, LA, 70057

  Registry ID: 110018861793

• UNION CARBIDE CORP - ST CHARLES OPERATIONS

  355 HWY 3142, HAHNVILLE, LA, 70057

  Registry ID: 110018861793

• UNION CARBIDE CORP - ST CHARLES OPERATIONS

  355 HWY 3142, HAHNVILLE, LA, 70057

  Registry ID: 110018861793

• UNION CARBIDE CORP - ST CHARLES OPERATIONS

  355 HWY 3142, HAHNVILLE, LA, 70057

  Registry ID: 110018861793

• UNION CARBIDE CORP - ST CHARLES OPERATIONS

  355 HWY 3142, HAHNVILLE, LA, 70057

  Registry ID: 110018861793

• UNION CARBIDE CORP - ST CHARLES OPERATIONS

  355 HWY 3142, HAHNVILLE, LA, 70057

  Registry ID: 110018861793

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Dow Chemical-Hahnville, LA-RMP/GDC AOC-FY2021entered 2020-11-17

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (6 milestones)

• 2020-11-12Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-11-17Final Order Issued
• 2020-11-19Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2021-02-23Compliance Achieved
• 2021-03-02Air Resolved
• 2021-03-08Enforcement Action Closed