EPA v. Limetree Bay Services, LLC et al.

Case summary

Requesting that DOJ file protective claims for injunctive relief related to the pollution sources at the LBR refinery (Refinery), located at 1 Estate Hope, Christiansted, St. Croix, the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), a claim for civil penalties if appropriate, and a claim for recovery of certain costs that EPA's Superfund program has incurred in response to the release or threat of release of a hazardous substance from the Refinery. Partial court order entered on May 20, 2022.

Defendants (2)

• Limetree Bay Refining, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• Limetree Bay Services, LLCNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HOVENSA LLC LIMETREE BAY REFINERY

  1 ESTATE HOPE, CHRISTIANSTED, VI, 00820

  Registry ID: 110071301064

Statutes cited

• CAA 303 — Imminent/Substantial Endangerment
• CERCLA 107A — Cost Recovery
• CAA 165 — Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD)
• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit
• CAA 114 — Record keeping, Inspection, Information Request
• CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
• CAA 111 — New Source Performance Standards
• RCRA 3005 — Permits for Treatment, Storage, or Disposal of Hazardous Waste
• CAA 112D — MACT Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Limetree Bay Services, LLC et al.entered 2022-05-20

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2021-09-29Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2021-09-30Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2022-01-07Complaint Filed With Court
• 2022-05-19Final Order Lodged
• 2022-05-20Final Order Entered