EPA v. Altivia Specialty Chemicals-La Porte, TX-RMP CAFO-FY 2026

Case summary

The Facility experienced an accidental release of phosgene on December 4, 2023. EPA conducted an inspection of the Facility from April 22 ? 25, 2024 , 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 (the ?Inspection?). On April 28, 2025, EPA sent Respondent a Notice letter. On May 9, 2025, and on various other occasions, EPA conferred with Respondent regarding the violations alleged herein and provided an opportunity for Respondent to submit additional information or materials.Based upon the information gathered during the Inspection, EPA determined that Respondent violated certain provisions of the CAA.

Defendants (1)

• Altivia Chemical ComplexNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ALTIVIA CHEMICAL COMPLEX

  1901 AVENUE H, LA PORTE, TX, 77571

  Registry ID: 110000501341

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Altivia Specialty Chemicals-La Porte, TX-RMP CAFO-FY 2026entered 2026-03-25

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $75,000

Timeline (6 milestones)

• 2026-03-24Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-03-25Final Order Issued
• 2026-03-30Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2026-05-04Air Resolved
• 2026-05-04Compliance Achieved
• 2026-05-04Enforcement Action Closed