1. SECTION 109 OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABLITY ACT ( CERCLA ), AS AMENDED, 42 U.S.C. SECTION 9609. 2. HAMPSHIRE CHEMICAL CORPORATION 739 BATTLEGROUND ROAD DEER PARK, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS 77536 3. RESPONDENT WAS IN VIOLATION OF THE NOTIFICATION REQUIRE- MENTS OF SECTION 103(A) OF CERCLA BY FAILING TO PROVIDE NOTICE TO THE NRC IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE RELEASE OF TO- LUENE OVER THE RQ FROM THE FACILITY ON NOV. 1, 1995. 4. RELIEF SOUGHT PURSUANT TO SECTION 109 OF CERCLA, EPA PRO- POSES A CIVIL PENALTY OF $16,500.