EPA v. NEXAIR PRODUCTION, LLC

Case summary

5/26/16 - EXPEDITED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ISSUED, ASSESSING A PENALTY OF $6900. RESPONDENT SHALL MAKE PAYMENT WITHIN FIFTEEN DAYS. ALLEGED VIOLATIONS: ON JULY 22, 2014, EPA ALLEGES THAT THE RESPONDENT VIOLATED THE ACT'S CHEMICAL ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM, WHEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, RESPONDENT DID NOT PROVIDE EVIDENCE THAT: ITS WRITTEN PROCESS SAFETY INFORMATION INCLUDED INFORMATION PERTAINING TO RELIEF SYSTEM DESIGN AND DESIGN BASIS AS REQUIRED BY 40 CFR SECTION 68.65(d)(l)(iv); ITS WRITTEN PROCESS SAFETY INFORMATION PERTAINING TO VENTILATION SYSTEM DESIGN AS REQUIRED BY 40 CFR SECTION 68.65(d)(l)(v); IT DOCUMENTED THAT EQUIPMENT COMPLIES WITH RECOGNIZED AND GENERALLY ACCEPTED GOOD ENGINEERING PRACTICES AS REQUIRED BY 40 CFR SECTION 68.65(d)(2);

Defendants (1)

• NEXAIR PRODUCTION, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NEXAIR GAS CYLINDER PRODUCTION PLANT

  1211 NORTH MCLEAN BLVD., MEMPHIS, TN, 38108-1234

  Registry ID: 110039509270

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• NEXAIR PRODUCTION, LLCentered 2016-05-26

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $6,900

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2016-05-26Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-05-26Final Order Issued
• 2016-06-02Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2016-06-21Enforcement Action Closed