Manor Chemical Company, Inc., St. Louis, Missouri
? EPA filed with the Regional Hearing Clerk a Consent Agreement and Final Order memorializing a settlement with Manor Chemical Company, Inc., for alleged violations of CAA 112(r) and RCRA identified during inspections at the company?s facility in St. Louis, Missouri. EPA began the investigation after a large fire occurred at the facility on April 21, 2021.
? EPA alleges Respondent violated the General Duty Clause by failing to identify hazards and design and maintain a safe facility, and also failed to comply with regulations for hazardous waste management. Respondent uses flammable and toxic substances as part of its operations. The fire resulted in the destruction of buildings and equipment, road closures and evacuation of nearby residences.