1. SECTION 109(A) OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RE- SPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT ( CERCLA ), 42 U.S.C. SECTION 9609. 2. GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO. 2000 GOODYEAR DRIVE HOUSTON, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS 77017 3. RESPONDENT WAS IN VIOLATION OF THE NOTIFICATION REQUIRE- MENTS OF SECTION 103(A) OF CERCLA BY FAILING TO NOTIFY NRC IMMEDIATELY OF THE RELEASE OVER THE RQ OF BUTADIENE FROM THE FACILITY. 4. RELIEF SOUGHT PURSUANT TO SECTION 109 OF CERCLA, EPA PRO- POSES A CIVIL PENALTY OF $8,250.