1. SECTION 16(A) OF THE TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT, 15 U.S.C. SEC. 2601 ET SEQ. ( TSCA ). 2. MERIDIAN OIL INC. 2919 ALLEN PARKWAY, SUITE 1100 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77019 3. RESPONDENT WAS IN VIOLATION OF SECTIONS 8(A) AND 15(3)(B) OF TSCA BY FAILING TO TIMELY REPORT AND SUBMIT 1990 IN- VENTORY UPDATE REPORTS. 4. RELIEF SOUGHT PURSUANT TO SECTION 16 OF TSCA, EPA PRO- POSES A TOTAL PENALTY OF $18,000.00.