EPA v. Gallade Chemical Inc ESA 112R

Case summary

The Expedited Settlement Agreement (ESA) between the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 and Gallade Chemical, Inc. addresses alleged violations of Section 112(r)(7) of the Clean Air Act at the company's facility in Santa Ana, California. Following an EPA inspection, Gallade Chemical was found to have deficiencies in maintaining documentation for off-site consequence analysis and emergency contact information, among other compliance issues. The agreement stipulates a settlement penalty of $3,480, which Gallade Chemical agrees to pay, while also certifying that corrective actions have been taken to address the violations. By signing the ESA, Gallade Chemical consents to the penalty, waives the right to contest or appeal, and agrees to provide documentation of compliance within 45 days. Upon payment and submission of the signed ESA, EPA will refrain from further civil penalty actions concerning these specific violations, although it retains the right to pursue other enforcement actions as necessary.

Defendants (1)

• J'on RiderNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• GALLADE CHEMICAL INC

  1230 E. SAINT GERTRUDE PL, SANTA ANA, CA, 92707-3094

  Registry ID: 110000480612

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Gallade Chemical Inc ESA 112Rentered 2025-07-11

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $3,480

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2025-07-11Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-07-11Final Order Issued
• 2025-07-11Enforcement Action Closed
• 2025-07-28Enforcement Action Data Entered