EPA Settlement Improves Safety at Facility in Searsport, Maine. November 2, 2021
Excerpts from EPA Document:
"GAC Chemical Corp. operates a chemical manufacturing and distribution facility in Searsport. Among other chemicals, GAC uses anhydrous ammonia, aqueous ammonia, and sulfuric acid in its operations.
" Anhydrous ammonia is a highly toxic regulated substance, and facilities that routinely store or handle more than 10,000 pounds of it are required to prepare and submit a "Risk Management Plan" (RMP) that outlines how the facility will meet the safety requirements. Sulfuric acid is an extremely hazardous substance subject to the "General Duty Clause" (GDC) of section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act.
" The GAC facility is located about two miles east of Searsport's downtown area, and a worst-case release from the facility could cause serious injury or death beyond the facility, impacting homes, businesses, schools, churches, and Route 1."
"Under the settlement with EPA, GAC will pay a $305,000 penalty to resolve seven counts. EPA's most significant concern pertained to the maintenance of tanks and pipes at the facility. GAC has certified that the facility is now substantively in compliance with RMP regulations and the General Duty Clause."
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