1. SECTION 109 OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT ( CERCLA ), AS AMENDED, 42 U.S.C. SEC. 9609. 2. UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION P.O. BOX 471 TEXAS CITY, GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS 77592-0471 3. RESPONDENT VIOLATED THE NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF SEC- TION 103(A) OF CERCLA BY FAILING TO PROVIDE NOTICE TO THE NRC IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE RELEASE OF VINYL CHLORIDE ON MAR. 30, 1995 FROM ITS FACILITY. 4. RELIEF PROPOSED PURSUANT TO SECTION 109 OF CERCLA, EPA PROPOSES A CIVIL PENALTY OF $6,188.