EPA v. BUCKEYE PIPE LINE CO - MACUNGIE STATION

Case summary

IF THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION REQUIRED AT 40 C.F.R. 68.160(b)(6) HAS CHANGED SINCE JUNE 21, 2004, THE ONWER OR OPERATOR SHALL SUBMIT CORRECTED INFORMATION WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF THE CHANGE [68.195(b)]. THE PHONE NUMBER LISTED TO CONTACT THE EMERGENCY PERSON AT THE FACILITY WAS INCORRECT AND NO LONGER WORKING, AND THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ON THE RMP PLAN WAS RELIEVED OF HIS DUTIES IN JULY OF 2009. THIS POSES A COMMUNICATION HAZARD, IN RESPONSE TO A BUTANE/PROPANE RELEASE, BECAUSE THE EMERGENCY CONTACT PERSON MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO BE REACHED.

Defendants (1)

• BUCKEYE PIPE LINE CO - MACUNGIE STATIONNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BUCKEYE PIPE LINE MACUNGIE STA

  5131 BUCKEYE ROAD, EMMAUS, PA, 18049

  Registry ID: 110000818198

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• BUCKEYE PIPE LINE CO - MACUNGIE STATIONentered 2011-07-19

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2011-07-19Final Order Issued
• 2011-07-19Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2011-07-28Enforcement Action Data Entered