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06-2023-3325Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2023· Region 06

EPA v. Albemarle Corporation-Pasadena,TX-RMP ESA-FY2023

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

From October 24-27, 2022, an authorized representative of the EPA conducted a compliance inspection of the facility located in Pasadena, Texas to determine compliance with the Risk Management Program (RMP) regulations promulgated at 40 CFR Part 68. EPA found that Respondent had violated an RMP regulation and Section 112(r)(7) of the CAA,40 CFR 68.79(a) Compliance Audits.

Defendants (1)

  • Albemarle CorporationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • KETJEN PASADENA PLANT

    2500 N SOUTH ST, PASADENA, TX, 77503

    Registry ID: 110056955987

Statutes cited

  • CAA 112[R][7]Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Albemarle Corporation-Pasadena,TX-RMP ESA-FY2023entered 2023-03-06

    Primary law: CAA

    Federal penalty: $1,200

Timeline (6 milestones)

  • 2023-03-02Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2023-03-06Compliance Achieved
  • 2023-03-06Air Resolved
  • 2023-03-06Final Order Issued
  • 2023-03-09Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2023-03-09Enforcement Action Closed

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3603535113
Case number
06-2023-3325
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 06-2023-3325 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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