EPA v. Illinois American Water (Pontiac Plant) ESA

Case summary

This enforcement action was filed in response to CAA 112(r)(7) violations discovered during a Risk Management Plan (RMP) inspection which was conducted on 4/8/2010. Violations included: failure to update and revalidate the process hazard analysis every 5 years; failure to retain the process hazards analyses and documented resolutions of recommendations from the PHA team for the life of the process; failure to annually certify that the operating procedures are current and accurate; failure to provide refresher training on operating procedures to the operators.

Defendants (1)

• Illinois American Water (Pontiac, IL)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ILLINOIS AMERICAN WATER - PONTIAC PLANT

  113 SOUTH LOCUST STREET, PONTIAC, IL, 61764

  Registry ID: 110000571701

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Illinois American Water (Pontiac Plant) ESAentered 2011-10-19

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $960

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2011-10-19Enforcement Action Closed
• 2011-10-19Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2011-10-19Final Order Issued
• 2011-10-19Pipeline Closed
• 2011-11-10Enforcement Action Data Entered