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Dow Chemical-Hahnville, LA-RMP/GDC AOC-FY2021

Administrative - Formal · FY2021 · — · Final Order No Penalty · 3602336388

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Case Number
06-2021-3304
Type
Administrative - Formal
Lead
EPA
Outcome
Final Order No Penalty
Multimedia
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N

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Summary

On August 22, 2019, Respondent failed to implement safe operating procedures during activities associated with the startup of a production unit, which led to the accidental release of 260 pounds of butadiene, 90 pounds of butene, and 37 pounds of butane. Respondent's failure to implement a safe operating procedure for the startup of the Olefins Unit pursuant to 40 CFR 68.69(a)(l)(vii), as required by 40 CFR 68.12(d)(3) is a violation of Section 112(r)(7) of the CAA.

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