EPA v. Dow Chemical Company

Case summary

Failure to notify EPA of new chemicals being produced and distributed in commerce prior to an Agency risk assessment puts the public at risk or potential risk of exposure should chemical controls have been necessary.

Defendants (1)

• Dow Chemical CompanyNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY

  2030 WILLARD H DOW CENTER, MIDLAND, MI, 48674

  Registry ID: 110010593349

• DOW CHEMICAL CORPORATION

  2030 DOW CTN, MIDLAND, MI, 48674

  Registry ID: 110010593349

Statutes cited

• TSCA 5A/5B — Failure To Comply With Significant New Use Rules and Pre-manufacture Notice
• TSCA 13 — Entry into Customs Territory of the U.S.

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Dow Chemical Companyentered 2003-01-16

  Primary law: TSCA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2003-01-16Final Order Issued
• 2003-05-06Enforcement Action Data Entered