EPA v. JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc. (ESA)

Case summary

The JCI Jones ESA filed on October 23, 2025 (Docket No: CAA(112r)-09-2026-0018) addresses six alleged violations discovered during EPA?s May 31, 2024 focused RMP inspection of JCI Jones. Alleged violations include failure to comply with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices, implement clear operating procedures, correct deficiencies in a timely manner, and maintain appropriate mechanisms for notifying emergency responders in their emergency action plan. The Facility was required to pay a penalty of $7,200 and to certify that they had taken the necessary steps to return to compliance.

Defendants (2)

• JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
• Tim RossNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• JCI JONES CHEMICALS INC

  1401 W DEL AMO BLVD, TORRANCE, CA, 90501

  Registry ID: 110000475236

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc. (ESA)entered 2025-10-23

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $7,200

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2025-10-23Final Order Issued
• 2025-10-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-10-23Enforcement Action Closed
• 2025-11-03Enforcement Action Data Entered