Document YDn66jQ3LL7gkO3MGLoaGbOxO
REGION 6
DALLAS, TX 75270
Clint Penrose Environmental Lead Braskem America, Inc. 8811 Strang Road La Porte, TX 77571
March 9, 2026
Sent via email to: clint.penrose@braskem.com ec: Jeremy Holton, Braskem (jeremy.holton@braskem.com)
Re: Clean Air Act Notice of Violation
Dear Mr. Penrose,
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 6 ("EPA") has identified Braskem America, Inc. ("Braskem") as having violated the Clean Air Act ("CAA"). This Notice of Violation ("NOV") is issued to Braskem pursuant to Section 113(a)(1) and (3) of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7413(a)(1) and (3). EPA alleges violations of the following requirements at Braskem's La Porte Plant facility: New Source Performance Standards ("NSPS") at 40 C.F.R. Part 60, National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants ("NESHAP") at 40 C.F.R Part 63, and the Texas State Implementation Plan ("SIP").
This NOV provides you with the opportunity to confer with EPA. We request that Braskem contact Christian Smith, Assistant Regional Counsel, at Smith.Christian.A@epa.gov or (214)-6656528 within ten (10) business days to discuss this pending matter.
Sincerely,
Digitally signed by CHERYL SEAGER Date: 2026.03.09 13:02:15 -05'00'
Cheryl T. Seager, Director Enforcement and
Compliance Assurance Division
ec: Johnny Bowers, TCEQ (johnny.bowers@tceq.texas.gov) Michael Miller, TCEQ (michael.miller@tceq.texas.gov)