EPA v. VALERO REFINING CO., New Jersey (NC)(NLP)

Case summary

Violations of NSR/PSD (40 C.F.R. Part 52); NESHAPS Subpart 61.340, known as the Benzene Waste NESHAP regulations; NSPS Subpart J, VV and GGG (40 C.F.R. 60.100, 60.330 and 60.590), NESHAPS Subparts J and V (40 C.F.R. 61.110, 61.241) and MACTS Subparts F, H and CC (40 C.F.R. 63.100, 63.160, 63.640) collectively known as Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) Regulations. Compliant filed in the Western District of Texas. The settlement was accomplished under the Refinery Initiative. The Lead Region is Region 6.

Defendants (2)

• VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION
• Valero Refining Co., NJNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• VALERO FKA/EXXONMOBIL -FKA/MOBIL OIL SAME LOCATION

  1001 BILLINGSPORT RD, PAULSBORO, NJ, 08066

  Registry ID: 110013698757

• VALERO FKA/EXXONMOBIL -FKA/MOBIL OIL SAME LOCATION

  1001 BILLINGSPORT RD, PAULSBORO, NJ, 08066

  Registry ID: 110013698757

Statutes cited

• CAA 173 — New Source Review Permit Requirements
• CAA 165 — Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD)
• CAA 112 — Hazardous Air Pollutants
• CAA 111 — New Source Performance Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• VALERO REFINING CO., New Jersey (NC)(NLP)entered 2005-11-23

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $261,538 · State/local: $600,000 · SEP: $1,200,000

Timeline (8 milestones)

• 2002-01-30Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2002-02-08Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2005-06-16Complaint Filed With Court
• 2005-06-16Final Order Lodged
• 2005-11-23Concluded
• 2005-11-23Final Order Entered
• 2009-07-09Send Demand Letter
• 2018-01-29Enforcement Action Closed