EPA v. Hasa Inc., Saugus, CA, CAA112(r)(7) ESA

Case summary

Based upon a 6/9/09 inspection EPA determined that Hasa Inc. at its Saugus CA facility failed to accurately identify the maximum intended inventory of chlorine, as required by CAA section 112(r)7 and 40 C.F.R. § 68.65(c)(1)(iii), and also o failed to properly train employees participating in that location’s emergency response program, as required by CAA section 112(r)7 and 40 C.F.R. § 68.95(a)(3). Using its Expedited Settlement Agreement (ESA) authority EPA was able to offer Hasa, Inc. reduced civil penalties totaling $2,100.

Defendants (1)

• Hasa, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HASA INCORPORATED

  23119 DRAYTON ST., SAUGUS, CA, 91350

  Registry ID: 110000476958

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Hasa Inc., Saugus, CA, CAA112(r)(7) ESAentered 2011-08-11

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,100

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2011-08-11Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2011-08-11Final Order Issued
• 2011-08-11Enforcement Action Closed
• 2011-08-17Enforcement Action Data Entered