EPA v. Ascend Performance Administrative Order

Case summary

On December 9, 2024, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Order (AO) under its authority pursuant to Section 309 of the Clean Water Act to Ascend Performance Materials Inc. The AO was issued in response to effluent violations of permit limits. The AO requires the facility to; 1.) submit a list of specific actions taken to correct the violations and 2.) submit written certification to EPA that the violations have been corrected and the facility is compliant with its permit. The Respondent must respond to EPA Region 6 within thirty (30) days of the effective dated of the AO.

Defendants (1)

• Mr. Greg BlanchardNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• ASCEND PERFORMANCE MATERIALS CHOCOLATE BAYOU PLANT

  ADJ FMR 2917, APROX 1.25 MI NW INTEX FMR 2917, ALVIN, TX, 77512

  Registry ID: 110070377148

• ASCEND PERFORMANCE MATERIALS CHOCOLATE BAYOU PLANT

  ADJ FMR 2917, APROX 1.25 MI NW INTEX FMR 2917, ALVIN, TX, 77512

  Registry ID: 110070377148

• ASCEND PERFORMANCE MATERIALS CHOCOLATE BAYOU PLANT

  ADJ FMR 2917, APROX 1.25 MI NW INTEX FMR 2917, ALVIN, TX, 77512

  Registry ID: 110070377148

• ASCEND PERFORMANCE MATERIALS CHOCOLATE BAYOU PLANT

  ADJ FMR 2917, APROX 1.25 MI NW INTEX FMR 2917, ALVIN, TX, 77512

  Registry ID: 110070377148

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Ascend Performance Administrative Orderentered 2024-12-09

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2024-12-09Final Order Issued
• 2024-12-17Enforcement Action Data Entered