1. SECTION 112(r)(a)(1)OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT ( CAA ), 42 U.S.C. SECTION 7412(r) 2. STERLING CHEMICALS, INC., A DELAWARE CORP. 201 BAY STREET SOUTH
TEXAS CITY, GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS 77590
3. EPA ASSERTED A CLAIM FOR CIVIL PENALTIES UNDER CAA SECTION 113 ALLEGING VIOLATION OF SECTION 112(r)(1) OF THE CAA BY FAILING TO MAINTAIN A SAFE FACILITY TAKING SUCH STEPS AS ARE NECESSARY TO PREVENT RELEASES. A RELEASE OF CHEMICALS THAT ARE USED TO MANUFACTURE STYRENE TOOK PLACE ON APRIL 1, 1998.
4. STERLING DENIED VIOLATION OF CAA SECTION 112(r)(1).
5. SETTLEMENT ON NOVEMBER 20, 2002 WITH AGREEMENT THAT NO VIOLATION ADMITTED. EPA WAS ALLOWED A CLAIM IN BANKRUPTCY OF $650,000.