1. SECTION 109 0F THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT ( CERCLA ), AS AMENDED, 42 U.S.C. SECTION 9609. 2. PAUL CARROLL WELDING SUPPLY, INC. 902 NORTH 10TH STREET ABILENE, TAYLOR COUNTY, TEXAS 79601 3. RESPONDENT VIOLATED THE NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF SEC- TION 103(A) OF CERCLA BY FAILING TO PROVIDE NOTICE IMMED- IATELY TO THE NRC AFTER HAVING KNOWLEDGE THAT A RELEASE OF CHLORINE FROM THE FACILITY INTO THE ENVIRONMENT ON MAR. 27, 1996 HAD OCCURRED. 4. RELIEF SOUGHT PURSUANT TO SECTION 109 OF CERCLA, EPA PRO- POSES A CIVIL PENALTY OF $8,250.