McMaster-Carr Supply Company, Inc.

On September 23, 2009, McMaster-Carr self-disclosed potential violations of Sections 311 and 312 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (“EPCRA”), and Section 311 of the Clean Water Act (“CWA”). Violations included: 1. Failure to submit Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) as required by Section 311(a) of EPCRA, 42 U.S.C. § 11021(a), and 40 C.F.R. Part 370.21. 2. Failure to file accurate Tier II reports as required by Section 312(a) of EPCRA, 42 U.S.C. § 11022(a), and 40 C.F.R. § 370.25. 3. Failure to notify the State emergency response commission that extremely hazardous substances (EHSs) are present at the facility in an amount equal to or greater than the threshold planning quantity (TPQ), as required by EPCRA in 42 U.S.C. § 11002 and 40 C.F.R. § 355.30(b). 4. Failure to notify the emergency planning committee of a facility representative who will participate in the local emergency planning process as a facility emergency response coordinator as required by EPCRA in 42 U.S.C. § 11003 and 40 C.F.R. § 355.20(c). 5. Failure to have appropriate Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans as required by CWA Section 311(j)(1)(C), 33 U.S.C. § 1321 (j)(1)(C), and 40 C.F.R. §§ 112.3 through 112.7.