EPA v. Kaneka North America-Pasadena,TX-RMP CAFO SEP-FY2023

Case summary

There were two incidents at the Facility that resulted in accidental releases of 1,3-Butadiene. EPA conducted a desktop investigation of the Facility to determine compliance with Section 112(r) of the CAA, 42 USC 7412(r), and 40 CFR Part 68. On May 18, 2022, the EPA sent the Respondent a Notice of Potential Violation and Opportunity to Confer letter. EPA determined there were 10 violations of Part 68 and the General Duty Clause, Section 112(r)(1).

Defendants (1)

• Kaneka North America LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• KANEKA PASADENA SITE

  6161 UNDERWOOD RD, PASADENA, TX, 77507

  Registry ID: 110000462918

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)

• Kaneka North America-Pasadena,TX-RMP CAFO SEP-FY2023entered 2022-11-30

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $118,277 · SEP: $386,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2022-11-28Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2022-11-30Final Order Issued
• 2022-12-01Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-04-30Compliance Achieved