US EPA and Chevron Richmond Technology Center (Respondent) of Richmond, Calif, entered into this Consent Agreement for Respondent's alleged violation of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) by manufacture and distribution of certain chemicals to persons not in Respondent's employ without informing those persons in writing that the substances are to be used solely for research and development purposes. To settle the matter, Respondent agreed to pay a civil administrative penalty in the amount of $11.011 and certifies that it is now in compliance with the federal TSCA Section 5(h) regulations.