EPA v. DANVILLE, CITY OF WTF

Case summary

On November 9, 2016, EPA inspectors conducted an inspection of the City of Danville Water Treatment Facility in Danville, Virginia ( facility ) to determine compliance with the Risk Management Program ( RMP ), Clean Air Act 112(r)(7) and the implementing regulations of 40 CFR Part 68. The facility is a water treatment facility which uses one ton chlorine cylinders in its process. The facility maintains a maximum of seven cylinders on-site,14,000 pounds. Based on the inspection observations, it was found that the facility failed to have documentation of its management system, records of training, mechanical integrity operating procedures, and compliance audit for 2014.

Defendants (1)

• DANVILLE, CITY OF WTFNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• DANVILLE, CITY OF WTF

  279 PARK AVE, DANVILLE, VA, 24541

  Registry ID: 110000555756

• CITY OF DANVILLE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY

  279 PARK AVENUE, DANVILLE, VA, 24541-4233

  Registry ID: 110000555756

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][1] — Prevention of Accidental Release/General Duty Clause
• CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• DANVILLE, CITY OF WTFentered 2017-03-08

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $3,060

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2017-03-08Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2017-03-08Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2017-03-08Final Order Issued
• 2017-03-20Enforcement Action Closed