EPA v. Valero Renewable Fuels (Jefferson) ESA

Case summary

This enforcement action was filed in response to violations discovered during a Risk Management Plan (RMP) compliance inspection conducted on 9/14/2011. Multiple violations of CAA 112(r)(7) were related to documentation of process parameters such as temperatures, pressures, flows and compositions. In addition to these, the Process Safety Information failed to contain information related to process system design of relief systems, ventilation systems, safety systems, design codes and standards and material and energy balances for the processes. Respondent also failed to certify annually that their operating procedures are current and accurate and that procedures have been reviewed as often as necessary.

Defendants (1)

• Valero Renewable Fuels (Jefferson, WI)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• VALERO RENEWABLE FUELS

  N5355 JUNCTION RD, JEFFERSON, WI, 53549

  Registry ID: 110056935385

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Valero Renewable Fuels (Jefferson) ESAentered 2013-05-15

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $7,500

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2012-05-15Pipeline Closed
• 2013-05-15Final Order Issued
• 2013-05-15Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2013-05-15Enforcement Action Closed
• 2013-05-22Enforcement Action Data Entered