EPA v. Refinery Specialties Inc.- Hempstead,TX-RMP AOC-FY 2026

Case summary

EPA conducted an investigation of the Facility on July 28, 2026, 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 Investigation ). Respondent is required to submit an RMP at least once every five years from the date of its initial submission or most recent update pursuant to 40 C.F.R. ? 68.190(b)(1). Based upon the information gathered during the Investigation, EPA determined that the Respondent violated certain provisions of the CAA.

Defendants (1)

• Imperative Chemicals Partners- Refinery SpecialtieNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• REFINERY SPECIALTIES INC. - HEMPSTEAD FACILITY

  38106 FM 3346 RD, HEMPSTEAD, TX, 77445

  Registry ID: 110070260171

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Refinery Specialties Inc.- Hempstead,TX-RMP AOC-FY 2026entered 2026-08-17

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2026-08-17Final Order Issued
• 2026-08-17Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-08-20Enforcement Action Data Entered