EPA v. SPRINGFIELD, TN, CITY OF

Case summary

1/12/06 - EXPEDITED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ISSUED, ASSESSING A PENALTY OF $1,080, DUE WITHIN 15 DAYS. ALLEGED VIOLATIONS: RESPONDENT VIOLATED REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING SECTION 112(r) OF THE CAA BY FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF 40 CFR PART 68. THE SPECIFIC ALLEGED VIOLATIONS CITED BELOW ARE RELEVANT TO THE CHLORINE PROCESS: 1. FAILURE TO DOCUMENT AND COMPILE AS PART OF THE PROCESS SAFETY INFORMATION: INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE TECHNOLOGY OF THE PROCESS: (a) MAXIMUM INTENDED INVENTORY (40 CFR 68.65(c)(1)(iii)); AND (b) AN EVALUATION OF THE CONSEQUENCES OF DEVIATIONS (40 CFR 68.65(c)(1)(v)); AND INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE EQUIPMENT IN THE PROCESS: (a) MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION (40 CFR 68.65(d)(1)(i)); (b) ELECTRICAL CLASSIFICATION (40 CFR 68.65(d)(1)(iii)); (c) DESIGN CODES AND STANDARDS EMPLOYED (40 CFR 68.65(d)(1)(vi)); AND (d) SAFETY SYSTEMS (40 CFR 68.65(d)(1)(viii)). 2. FAILURE TO ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING AS PART OF THE PROCESS HAZARD ANALYSIS: (a) STATIONARY SOURCE SITING (40 CFR 68.67(c)(5)); AND (b) HUMAN FACTORS (40 CFR 68.67(c)(6)). 3. FAILURE TO RETAIN COPIES OF ALL PROCESS HAZARD ANALYSES FOR THE LIFE OF THE PROCESS (40 CFR 68.67(g)). 4. FAILURE TO DEVELOP WRITTEN OPERATING PROCEDURES WHICH ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING: SAFETY AND HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS: (a) PROPERTIES OF, AND HAZARDS PRESENTED BY PROCESS CHEMICALS (40 CFR 68.69(a)(3)(i); (b) PRECAUTIONS NECESSARY TO PREVENT EXPOSURE, INCLUDING ENGINEERING CONTROLS, ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS ANDPERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (40 CFR 68.69(a)(3)ii)); AND (c) CONTROL MEASURES T0 BE TAKEN IF PHYSICAL CONTACT OR AIRBORNE EXPOSURE OCCURS (40 CFR 68.69(a)(3)(iii). 5. FAILURE TO ANNUALLY CERTIFY THAT OPERATING PROCEDURES ARE CURRENT AND ACCURATE (40 CFR 68.69(c)). 6. FAILURE TO CONDUCT A RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AUDIT AND CERTIFY BASED ON SUCH AUDIT THAT THE STATIONARY SOURCE HAS EVALUATED COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM TO VERIFY THAT DEVELOPED PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES ARE ADEQUATE AND BEING FOLLOWED (40 CFR 68.79(a)).

Defendants (1)

• SPRINGFIELD, TN, CITY OF (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SPRINGFIELD WATER TREATMENT PLANT

  6213 SMITH ROAD, CEDAR HILL, TN, 37032-4766

  Registry ID: 110013674915

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• SPRINGFIELD, TN, CITY OFentered 2006-01-12

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,080

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2006-01-12Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2006-01-12Final Order Issued
• 2006-01-27Enforcement Action Closed
• 2006-02-07Enforcement Action Data Entered