1. SECTION 109 OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT ( CERCLA ), 42 U.S.C. SEC. 9609. 2. THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY 2301 NORTH BRAZOSPORT, BUILDING OC-708 FREEPORT, TEXAS 77541-3257 SIC CODE: 2869 DUN & BRADSTREET: 14-986-6360 3. RESPONDENT VIOLATED SECTION 103(A) OF CERCLA BY FAILING TO PROVIDE NOTICE TO THE NRC IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE RE- LEASE OF BENZENE FROM THE FACILITY ON JAN. 22, 1995. 4. RELIEF SOUGHT PURSUANT TO SECTION 109 OF CERCLA, EPA PRO- POSES A CIVIL PENALTY OF $6,188.