1. SECTION 109 OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT ( CERCLA ), AS AMENDED, 42 U.S.C. SEC. 9609. 2. EXXON COMPANY USA P.O. BOX 3950 BAYTOWN, TEXAS 77520-9999 3. RESPONDENT VIOLATED SECTION 103(A) OF CERCLA BY FAILING TO PROVIDE NOTICE TO THE NRC IMMEDIATELY AFTER A RELEASE OF 680 LBS. OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE FROM ITS FACILITY ON MAY 8, 1993. 4. RELIEF SOUGHT PURSUANT TO SECTION 109 OF CERCLA, EPA PRO- POSES A PENALTY OF $16,500.00.