EPA v. AIRGAS SPECIALTY PRODUCTS, INC.

Case summary

On October 25, 2017, an authorized representative of the EPA conducted an inspection of the Airgas Specialty Products Inc. facility located at 105 Dill Road in Suffolk, 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(r) of the Act, specifically. the owner or operator failed to document that equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices. The foundation for one of the ammonia tanks at the facility was not designed in accordance with industry standards to properly support the tank and/or prevent corrosion on the portion of the tank in contact with the foundations or saddles.

Defendants (1)

• AIRGAS SPECIALITY PRODUCTS, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• AIRGAS SPECIALTY PRODUCTS INC., SUFFOLK, VA

  105 DILL RD, SUFFOLK, VA, 23434-4873

  Registry ID: 110000558263

• AIRGAS SPECIALTY PRODUCTS, INC.

  105 DILL RD, SUFFOLK, VA, 23434-4873

  Registry ID: 110070210124

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• AIRGAS SPECIALTY PRODUCTS, INC.entered 2018-03-27

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,200

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2018-03-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2018-03-27Final Order Issued
• 2018-03-28Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2018-04-17Enforcement Action Closed