EPA v. WR GRACE-SUPER HIGH ACTIVITY CATALYST PLANT-Norco, LA-RMP CAFO w SEP-FY 2025

Case summary

EPA conducted an inspection of the Facility on May 3-5, 2022, to determine Respondent's compliance with Section112(r) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. ? 7412(r), and 40 C.F.R. Part 68. On June 04, 2024, EPA sent Respondent a Notice letter. On August 28, 2024, EPA responded to the documentation and information received from Respondent as a result of the opportunity to confer and articulated EPA's position concerning Respondent's compliance with Section 112(r) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. ? 7412(r). Based upon the information gathered 1uring the Inspection, EPA determined that Respondent violated certain provisions of the CAA.

Defendants (1)

• W.R. Grace SHAC PlantNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• W R GRACE & CO - CONN - SUPER HIGH ACTIVITY CATALYST PLANT

  16122 RIVER RD, NORCO, LA, 70079

  Registry ID: 110071722803

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• WR GRACE-SUPER HIGH ACTIVITY CATALYST PLANT-Norco, LA-RMP CAFO w SEP-FY 2025entered 2025-07-25

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $20,873 · SEP: $50,097

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2025-07-25Final Order Issued
• 2025-07-29Enforcement Action Data Entered