EPA v. EVONIK CORP - RESERVE PLANT - CAFO ECDAT

Case summary

On April 9, 2023, EPA Region 6 issued a Consent Agreement Final Order under its authority pursuant to the Clean Air Act to Evonik Corporation located in Reserve, LA. The CAFO was issued in response to violations of Louisiana Administrative Code 33:III.501.C.2 for failing to operate their facility in accordance with permitted emissions limits for ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol. The CAFO requires Evonik to (1) install and operate a flare capable of at least 98% destruction efficiency, (2) install and operate a thermal oxidizer capable of at least 99.9% destruction efficiency, (3) implement an enhanced leak detection and repair program, and (4) pay a civil penalty of $75,000. Additionally, Evonik will complete a Supplemental Environmental Project costing no less than $335,000 to reduce VOC emissions by approximately 2.6 tons per year.

Defendants (1)

• Evonik Materials CorporationNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• EVONIK CORP - RESERVE PLANT

  474 W 19TH ST, RESERVE, LA, 70084

  Registry ID: 110072196352

Statutes cited

• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• EVONIK CORP - RESERVE PLANT - CAFO ECDATentered 2023-04-09

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $75,000 · SEP: $335,000

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2023-04-09Final Order Issued
• 2023-04-13Enforcement Action Data Entered