EPA v. Seatex Corp-Pasadena,TX-RMP ESA-FY2023

Case summary

On January 31, 2023, and February 9. 2023, an authorized representative of the EPA conducted a compliance inspection of the Respondent's facility located in Pasadena, Texas, to determine compliance with the Risk Management Program (RMP) regulations promulgated at 40 C.F.R. Part 68 under Section 112(r) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. ? 7412(r). The EPA found that the respondent failed to annually certify that its operating procedures were current and accurate for the years 2020 and 2021.

Defendants (1)

• Seatex Corp. - PasadenaNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CHEMQUEST, INC.

  9730 BAY AREA BLVD, PASADENA, TX, 77507

  Registry ID: 110060259704

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Seatex Corp-Pasadena,TX-RMP ESA-FY2023entered 2024-04-22

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,200

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2024-04-18Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-04-22Final Order Issued
• 2024-04-22Compliance Achieved
• 2024-04-29Enforcement Action Closed
• 2024-04-29Enforcement Action Data Entered