EPA v. FUTAMURA USA, INC.

Case summary

EPA's CAA Section 112(r) inspection discovered that Futamura failed to use the most recent Census data to estimate the population potentially affected by a release of carbon disulfide, the RMP-regulated chemical, from the facility; failed to assure that recommendations from the process hazard analysis were resolved in a timely manner; failed to certify that the facility has evaluated compliance with the Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions and correct deficiencies from compliance audits in a timely manner; and failed to submit a correction to a change in emergency contact information as required by 40 C.F.R. Part 68. The violations were fully addressed in September 2021. The Consent Agreement and Final Order assesses a $0 settlement based on Respondent's demonstrated inability to pay.

Defendants (1)

• FUTAMURA USA, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• FUTAMURA USA, INC.

  6000 S.E. 2ND ST., TECUMSEH, KS, 665429609

  Registry ID: 110000445821

• FUTAMURA USA, INC.

  6000 S.E. 2ND ST., TECUMSEH, KS, 665429609

  Registry ID: 110000445821

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• FUTAMURA USA, INC.entered 2021-12-09

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2021-12-09Final Order Issued
• 2021-12-09Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2021-12-20Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2022-08-15Enforcement Action Closed