EPA v. Bluewater Thermal Processing (Northlake) CAFO

Case summary

This enforcement action was filed in response to violations of CAA 112(r)(7) which were discovered during a Risk Management Program inspection conducted on 9/9/2008. Either the Respondent or Respondent's predecessor failed to do the following: 1.) Compile and maintain safety information on the anhydrous ammonia tanks and dissociators; 2.) Conduct a process hazard analysis; 3.) Develop written emergency shutdown procedures; 4.) Provide refresher training to the operators; 5.) Prepare and implement procedures to maintain the on-going mechanical integrity of the equipment related to the storage and use of ammonia; 6.) Conduct inspections and tests on the process equipment; 7.) Establish written change management procedures; 8.) Conduct compliance audits and 9.) Evaluate contractors' safety performance records and programs prior to selecting the contractor who performs maintenance on their processes.

Defendants (1)

• Bluewater Thermal Processing (Northlake, IL)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BLUEWATER THERMAL PROCESSING LLC

  75 E. LAKE ST., NORTHLAKE, IL, 60164

  Registry ID: 110000431596

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Bluewater Thermal Processing (Northlake) CAFOentered 2012-08-15

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $72,310

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2012-08-15Final Order Issued
• 2012-08-15Enforcement Action Closed
• 2012-08-15Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-08-17Enforcement Action Data Entered