EPA Fines Omaha Chemical Manufacturing Facility for Alleged Violations of Multiple Environmental Laws

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fined Nox-Crete Inc., a chemical manufacturer in Omaha, Nebraska, $37,026 for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act, Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. The facility was inspected after a May 2022 fire that released chemicals, including extremely hazardous substances, and evacuated over 2,000 residents. The EPA alleges that Nox-Crete failed to identify hazards, minimize consequences, notify authorities, and report hazardous substance use and storage. As part of the settlement, Nox-Crete will install a $244,000 fire suppression system to reduce the risk of future accidents. The EPA is strengthening enforcement in sensitive communities to address environmental and health impacts.