EPA v. Albermarle/Sorbent Technologies
Case summary
Albemarle acquired Sorbent Technologies, a one-facility Ohio-based corporation which manufactures halogenated activated carbon used in mercury control for coal-fired pilot plants. Albemarle self-disclosed EPCRA and CAA violations identified at the Sorbent facility pursuant to EPA's Interim Approach to Applying the Audit Policy to New Owners. This Notice of Determination resolves the disclosed violations.
Defendants (1)
- AlbemarleNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
SORBENT TECHNOLOGIES
1664 EAST HIGHLAND ROAD, TWINSBURG, OH, 44087
Registry ID: 110038365382
Statutes cited
- CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
- EPCRA 313 — Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (TRI)
- EPCRA 312 — Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Albermarle/Sorbent Technologiesentered 2009-08-24
Primary law: EPCRA
Timeline (2 milestones)
- 2009-07-07Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2009-08-24Final Order Issued
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 1800003781
- Case number
- HQ-2009-8007
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- HQ
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- Yes
- Primary statute
- Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case HQ-2009-8007 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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