On September 13, 2017, Region 10 filed a Consent Agreement and Final Order that resolves nine violations of EPCRA 313 by BBC Biochemical Corporation at its facility in Mt. Vernon, Washington. EPA alleged that BBC Biochemical processed the toxic chemicals methanol, xylene, and formaldehyde in quantities exceeding the annual reporting threshold during calendar years 2013, 2014, and 2015, and failed to report toxic chemical releases to the Toxics Release Inventory by the annual reporting date each year. The failure to report deprived the public of timely and accurate data describing toxic chemical releases in their community. The company has returned to compliance and agreed to pay a $37,730 penalty.