EPA v. PBF Logistics Products Terminals LLC

Case summary

Respondent failed to maintain each opening in the internal floating roof at Tank 81 in a closed position at all times (except when the device is in actual use), in violation of 40 C.F.R. 60.112b(a)(1)(iv) of the NSPS Subpart Kb regulation; failed to ensure that the concentration of organic vapor in the vapor space above the internal floating roof at Tank 81 does not exceed 30 percent of its lower explosive limit, in violation of N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.2(l)(7)(vi) of the New Jersey SIP; failed to adequately conduct required monthly leak inspections of all equipment in gasoline service at the gasoline loading rack, in violation of 40 C.F.R. 63.424(a) and (b), 60.5020), and 60.505(c) of the Bulk Gasoline Terminals MACT and the Bulk Gasoline Terminals NSPS regulations; failed to conduct annual Method 21 monitoring for ductwork, piping and connections to vapor collection systems and control devices at the marine loading dock, in violation of 40 C.F.R. 63.563(c) of the Marine Loading MACT Subpart Y regulation; failed to report the above violations in its annual Title V permit compliance certification for calendar years 2016 and 2017. Injunctive relief includes: Tank 81 must be connected to a closed vent system and control device (a vapor combustion unit) designed and operated to reduce inlet VOC emissions by at least 98 percent by weight. Consistent with the NSPS Subpart Kb regulation, the closed vent system will be designed to collect all VOC vapors and gases discharged from the light reformate material being stored in Tank 81, and operated with no detectable emissions as indicated by periodic monitoring. For a period of one year after the effective date of the agreement, the Respondent will conduct quarterly LEL monitoring in accordance with the agreed-upon testing protocol, for any tanks storing high-volatility product such as light reformate, gasoline, or naphtha. To comply with 40 C.F.R. 63.424 of the Bulk Gasoline Terminals MACT, the Respondent will update its existing inventory of equipment in gasoline service. The new equipment inventory will be submitted to EPA within 60 days of the effective date of the agreement. Based on EPA's consultation with NJDEP regarding the violations discussed above, the CA/FO requires the Respondent to resubmit its annual compliance certifications under its Title V operating permit for the years 2016 and 2017, to specifically identify the noncompliance addressed through the CA/FO.

Defendants (1)

• PBF Logistics Products Terminals LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (6)

• PBF LOGISTICS PRODUCTS TERMINALS

  3RD ST & BILLINGSPORT RD, PAULSBORO, NJ, 08066

  Registry ID: 110006532332

• PBF LOGISTICS PRODUCTS TERMINALS

  3RD ST & BILLINGSPORT RD, PAULSBORO, NJ, 08066

  Registry ID: 110006532332

• PBF LOGISTICS PRODUCTS TERMINALS

  3RD ST & BILLINGSPORT RD, PAULSBORO, NJ, 08066

  Registry ID: 110006532332

• PBF LOGISTICS PRODUCTS TERMINALS

  3RD ST & BILLINGSPORT RD, PAULSBORO, NJ, 08066

  Registry ID: 110006532332

• PBF LOGISTICS PRODUCTS TERMINALS

  3RD ST & BILLINGSPORT RD, PAULSBORO, NJ, 08066

  Registry ID: 110006532332

• PBF LOGISTICS PRODUCTS TERMINALS

  3RD ST & BILLINGSPORT RD, PAULSBORO, NJ, 08066

  Registry ID: 110006532332

Statutes cited

• CAA 112 — Hazardous Air Pollutants
• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards
• CAA 111 — New Source Performance Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• PBF Logistics Products Terminals LLCentered 2019-11-13

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $226,235

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2019-11-13Final Order Issued
• 2019-11-13Enforcement Action Closed
• 2019-11-13Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2019-11-13Air Resolved
• 2019-12-11Enforcement Action Data Entered