On April 9, 2023, EPA Region 6 issued a Consent Agreement Final Order under its authority pursuant to the Clean Air Act to Evonik Corporation located in Reserve, LA. The CAFO was issued in response to violations of Louisiana Administrative Code 33:III.501.C.2 for failing to operate their facility in accordance with permitted emissions limits for ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol. The CAFO requires Evonik to (1) install and operate a flare capable of at least 98% destruction efficiency, (2) install and operate a thermal oxidizer capable of at least 99.9% destruction efficiency, (3) implement an enhanced leak detection and repair program, and (4) pay a civil penalty of $75,000. Additionally, Evonik will complete a Supplemental Environmental Project costing no less than $335,000 to reduce VOC emissions by approximately 2.6 tons per year.