1. SECTION 109 OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT ( CERCLA ) AS AMENDED, 42 U.S.C. SECTION 9609. 2. COASTAL CHEMICAL COMPANY 3205 PASADENA BOULEVARD PASADENA, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS 77503 3. RESPONDENT WAS IN VIOLATION OF THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 103(A) OF CERCLA BY FAILING TO PROVIDE TO THE NRC IMMEDIATELY AFTER A RELEASE ABOVE THE RQ OF DIETHANO- LAMINE FROM THE TRUCK INTO THE ENVIRONMENT ON NOV. 3, 1997. 4. RELIEF SOUGHT PURSUANT TO SECTION 109 OF CERCLA, EPA PRO- POSES A CIVIL PENALTY OF $13,750.