The Facility is a “stationary source” that processed, handled, and stored isopropyl alcohol. Isopropanol (isopropyl alcohol, CAS #67-63-0) is a highly flammable liquid and extremely hazardous substance. On or about April 13, 2017 there was a fire at the Facility resulting in an accidental release. Between May and July 2017, EPA requested and the business provided documents and information related to the Facility including:
- Standard Operating Procedures for starting the process;
- Hazard Review for the process;
- incident reports;
- training records for associated employees and operations; and
- monitoring data.
As a result of the EPA investigation of the April 13, 2017 fire, Complainant has determined that violations of the General Duty Clause, Section 112(r)(1) of the CAA occurred at the Facility.
EPA’s Allegations of Violation