EPA v. AIRGAS CARBONIC, INC.

Case summary

ON APRIL 5, 2016, AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE EPA CONDUCTED AN INSPECTION OF THE AIRGAS CARBONIC FACIILTY LOCATED AT 103 INDUSTRIAL ST. IN HOPEWELL, VA TO DETERMINE COMPLIANCE WITH THE RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN (RMP) REGULATIONS PROMULGATED AT 40 C.F.R. PART 68 UNDER SECTION 112(R) OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT (THE ACT OR CAA). EPA FOUND THAT THE RESPONDENT HAD VIOLATED REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING SECTION 112(5) OF THE ACT, SPECIFICALLY; 1) FAILURE OF THE FACILITY TO ENSURE PROCESS EQUIPMENT COMPIES WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED GOOD ENGINEERING PRACTICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH 40 C.F.R. 68.65(D)(2). AND 2) FAILURE OF THE FACILITY TO ENSURE FREQUENCY OF TESTING AND INSPECTIONS ARE CONSISTENT WITH MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS AND GOOD ENGINEERING PRACTICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH 40 C.F.R. 68.734(D)(3).

Defendants (1)

• AIRGAS CARBONIC, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• AIRGAS CARBONIC, INC.

  103 INDUSTRIAL STREET, HOPEWELL, VA, 23860

  Registry ID: 110070004998

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• AIRGAS CARBONIC, INC.entered 2016-07-07

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,440

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2016-07-07Final Order Issued
• 2016-07-07Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-07-13Enforcement Action Data Entered