1. SECTION 109 OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT, AS AMENDED, 42 U.S.C. SEC. 9609. 2. QUANTUM CHEMICAL COMPANY P.O. BOX DRAWER D DEER PARK, HARRIS COUNTY,TX. 77536 3. RESPONDENT VIOLATED THE NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF CER- LA 103(A) BY FAILING TO PROVIDE NOTICE TO THE NRC IMMEDI- ATELY AFTER THE RELEASE OF 1,000 LBS. OF SULFURIC ACID FROM THE FACILITY INTO THE ENVIRONMENT ON JUL. 23, 1993. 4. RELIEF IS PROPOSED PURSUANT TO CERCLA 109, A CIVIL PENAL- TY OF $8,250.00.