1. SECTION 109 OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILTY ACY ( CERCLA ). AS AMENDED, 42 U.S.C. SEC. 9609. 2. UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION P.O. BOX 186 PORT LAVACA, TEXAS 77979 3. RESPONDENT VIOLATED THE NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF SEC- TION 103(A) OF CERCLA BY FAILING TO PROVIDE NOTICE TO THE NRC IMMEDIATELY AFTER A RELEASE OF CYCLOHEXANE FROM THE FACILITY ON JAN. 11, 1995. 4. RELIEF SOUGHT PURSUANT TO SECTION 109 OF CERCLA, EPA PRO- POSES A PENALTY OF $6,188.00.