On August 29, 2023, EPA Region 1 entered into an Expedited Settlement Agreement ( ESA ) with Astro Chemicals, Inc., thereby resolving violations of the Clean Air Act's risk management planning ( RMP ) regulations, promulgated pursuant to Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act, at their chemical repackaging and storage facility operated by the company in Springfield, Massachusetts. Astro Chemicals failed to conduct process hazard reviews for processes involving ammonium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid at the facilities. The ESA requires compliance and payment of total penalties of $3,000. Massachusetts is not delegated to implement this program. EJ Screen indicates that the facilities are located in areas of potential environmental justice concern.