EPA v. Covestro LLC-Baytown, TX-RMP CAFO w SEP-FY 2025

Case summary

The EPA conducted an inspection of the Facility from May 16 to May 20, 2022, to determine Respondent?s compliance with Section 112(r) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. ? 7412(r), and 40 C.F.R. Part 68. On August 17, 2023, the EPA sent the Respondent a Notice of Potential Violation and Opportunity to Confer letter. On January 18, 2024, the EPA met with the Respondent as a result of the opportunity to confer and articulated the EPA?s position concerning the Respondent?s compliance with Section 112(r) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. ? 7412(r) regarding the Inspection. On multiple occasions, the EPA requested, and the Respondent provided, further documentation and information concerning Respondent?s compliance with Section 112(r) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C.? 7412(r), and 40 C.F.R. Part 68.

Defendants (1)

• Covestro LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• COVESTRO

  8500 W BAY RD, BAYTOWN, TX, 77523

  Registry ID: 110000463098

• COVESTRO

  8500 W BAY RD, BAYTOWN, TX, 77523

  Registry ID: 110000463098

• COVESTRO

  8500 W BAY RD, BAYTOWN, TX, 77523

  Registry ID: 110000463098

• COVESTRO

  8500 W BAY RD, BAYTOWN, TX, 77523

  Registry ID: 110000463098

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Covestro LLC-Baytown, TX-RMP CAFO w SEP-FY 2025entered 2025-03-10

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $145,561 · SEP: $395,350

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2025-03-10Final Order Issued
• 2025-03-10Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-03-11Enforcement Action Data Entered