EPA v. PAWTUCKET POWER

Case summary

On May 25, 2017, EPA Region 1 settled an administrative case with Pawtucket Power Associates, LP to resolve nine violations of the chemical accident prevention provisions of Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act (?CAA?), 42 U.S.C. ? 7412(r), and the Risk Management Plan (?RMP?) regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 68. The alleged violations relate to the design and operation of the ammonia cooling system at a combined cycle cogeneration power plant facility located at 181 Concord Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860 which was owned by the company at the time of the alleged violations. The settlement requires the payment of a $109,375 penalty. . Also, the RMP requirements help companies and emergency responders prepare for and respond to chemical emergencies.

Defendants (1)

• PAWTUCKET POWERNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PAWTUCKET POWER ASSOCIATES

  181 CONCORD STREET, PAWTUCKET, RI, 028603476

  Registry ID: 110028052185

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• PAWTUCKET POWERentered 2017-05-25

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $109,375

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2017-05-25Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2017-05-25Final Order Issued
• 2017-05-30Enforcement Action Data Entered