Respondent is the owner and/or operator of operates a pulp bleaching mill. Respondent has registered an RMPlan with the EPA for its Facility and has developed an RMProgram accidental release prevention program for the Facility. Respondent has on-site 19,022 pounds of chlorine dioxide in one RMProgram level 3 covered process, which stores or otherwise uses chlorine dioxide in an amount exceeding its applicable threshold of 1,000 pounds.
On August 13, 2019, the EPA conducted an on-site inspection of the RMProgram related records and equipment for the purpose of assessing the Respondent’s compliance with the RMProgram requirements and the implemented recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP) for its covered process at its Facility.