1. SECTION 109 OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT ( CERCLA ), AS AMENDED, 42 U.S.C 9609. 2. HOECHST-CELANESE CHEMICAL CO., INC. HIGHWAY 60 WEST PAMPA, GRAY COUNTY, TEXAS 79066 3. RESPONDENT WAS IN VIOLATION OF THE NOTIFICATION REQUIRE- MENTS OF CERCLA 103(A) IN THAT IT DID NOT IMMEDIATELY PROVIDE NOTICE TO THE NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER AFTER THE OCT. 22, 1991 RELEASE OF 2,400 LBS. OF CYCLOHEXANE FROM THE FACILITY. 4. PROPOSED RELIEF SOUGHT PURSUANT TO SECTION 109 OF CERCLA, EPA PROPOSES A CIVIL PENALTY OF $8,250.00.