EPA v. Rinchem Company, LLC (CSC 43) Tualatin (CAA 112r ESA)

Case summary

On August 21, 2026, Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against Rinchem Company LLC (CSC 43) in Tualatin, Oregon (Rinchem) for violations of CAA ? 112(r) Risk Management Program requirements. Rinchem failed to comply with several risk management program requirements that apply to its storage of hydrogen chloride. Most importantly, Rinchem failed to evaluate possible safety and health effects of the failure of controls in their initial process hazard analysis (PHA) to prevent a release that could impact the community surrounding its facility. Finally, Rinchem failed to properly implement their contractor program for contractors who perform maintenance, repair, major renovations, or specialty work near the hydrogen chloride process. Rinchem failed to obtain and evaluate contractor safety performance; ensure that contractors understood the hazards of hydrogen chloride chemical process and emergency procedures during a release; and periodically evaluate contractor performance. Under the terms of the agreement, the company paid a penalty of $1,440.

Defendants (1)

• Rinchem Company LLC (CSC 43) TualatinNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• RINCHEM COMPANY LLC

  19955 SW TETON AVE, TUALATIN, OR, 97062

  Registry ID: 110041624891

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Rinchem Company, LLC (CSC 43) Tualatin (CAA 112r ESA)entered 2026-08-21

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,440

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2026-08-04Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2026-08-21Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-08-21Final Order Issued