EPA v. CLARKSBURG WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

Case summary

On September 30, 2008, EPA Region III issued an Administrative Order to the Clarksburg Sanitary Board in connection with its wastewater treatment plant located at West Fork Street in Clarksburg, West Virginia (“Facility”). EPA’s Order, issued pursuant to Section 113(a)(3)(B) of the Clean Air Act, requires the Facility to comply with the Risk Management Program requirements of Section 112(r)(7) of the Clean Air Act by preparing and implementing a Risk Management Plan for the Facility. Among other things, the Clarksburg Sanitary Board must conduct an off-site consequences analysis, assess the hazards associated with the processes at the Facility, and implement a preventive maintenance program. P

Defendants (1)

• CLARKSBURG SANITARY BOARDNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CLARKSBURG WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

  WEST FORK STREET, CLARKSBURG, WV, 26301

  Registry ID: 110000716397

Statutes cited

• CAA 112R — General Duty/Accidental Release
• CAA 112 — Hazardous Air Pollutants
• CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CLARKSBURG WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTentered 2008-09-30

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2008-09-30Final Order Issued
• 2008-10-03Enforcement Action Data Entered