1. SECTION 109 OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT ( CERCLA ), 42 U.S.C. SECTION 9609. 2. PANHANDLE AGRITECH 801 NORTH PINE STRATFORD, SHERMAN COUNTY, TEXAS 79084 3. RESPONDENT VIOLATED THE NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF 103 (A) OF CERCLA BY FAILING TO PROVIDE NOTICE TO THE NRC IM- MEDIATELY AFTER HAVING KNOWLEDGE OF A RELEASE OF AMMONIA FROM THE FACILITY ON FEB. 5, 1996 HAD OCCURRED. 4. RELIEF SOUGHT PURSUANT TO SECTION 109 OF CERCLA, EPA PRO- POSES A CIVIL PENALTY OF $25,000.