EPA v. Auburn Water Works Board - James E. Estes WTP

Case summary

Expedited Settlement Agreement - Assessed penalty $600. Failure to document the codes and standards used to design, build and opeate the process as part of the process safety information (40 C.F.R. Section 68.48(a)(4)). Failure to identify safeguards used or needed to control process hazards or prevent equipment malfunctions or human errors as part of the process hazard review (40 C.F.R. Section 68.50(a)(3)). Failure to identify any steps used or needed to detect or monitor releases as part of the the process hazard review (40 C.F.R. Section 68.50(a)(4)). Failure to provide refresher training to each employee at least every three years, to ensure that the employee understands and adheres to the current operating procedures of the process (40 C.F.R. Section 68.54(b)). Failure to certify that the owner or operator has evaluated compliance with the RMP prevention program provisions at least every three years to verify that the procedures and practices are adequate and are being followed (40 C.F.R. Section 68.58(a)).

Defendants (1)

• AUBURN WATER WORKS BOARD - JAMES E. ESTES WTP (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• JAMES E. ESTES WATER TREATMENT PLANT

  214 N. DONAHUE DRIVE, AUBURN, AL, 36830

  Registry ID: 110000507292

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Auburn Water Works Board - James E. Estes WTPentered 2005-02-03

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $600

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2005-02-03Enforcement Action Closed
• 2005-02-03Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2005-02-03Final Order Issued
• 2005-02-18Enforcement Action Data Entered