EPA v. Imperative Chemical Partners, Inc - Hempstead, TX-RMP ESA-FY 2026

Case summary

On June 10, 2026, EPA Risk Management Program Reporting Center sent a letter to Respondent, notifying Respondent of its failure to update the Risk Management Plan on file with EPA for its facility located in Hempstead, Texas. Facilities subject to the Risk Management Program (RMP) regulations at 40 C.F.R. Part 68 are required to submit an updated Risk Management Plan at least once every five years. EPA's review indicates that the update for the Facility was not submitted by the required due date of May 5, 2026.

Defendants (1)

• Imperative Chemical Partners, Inc/ Hempstead FacilNamed 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)

• Imperative Chemical Partners, Inc - Hempstead, TX-RMP ESA-FY 2026entered 2026-10-14

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,200

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2026-10-14Final Order Issued
• 2026-10-15Enforcement Action Data Entered