EPA v. Aeropres Corporation (Manhattan IL) ESA

Case summary

On April 26, 2012 an authorized EPA representative conducted a compliance inspection of the Aeropres Corporation, Manhattan, Illinois facility to determine its compliance with the Risk Management Program (RMP) regulations promulgated pursuant to Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act. Based on that inspection EPA determined that Respondent violated the following regulations: 1. 40 CFR 68.25(a)(2)(iii) failure to analyze the storage of liquefied petroleum gases on the railroad tracks; 2. 40CFR 68.69(a)(1)(iv) failure to develop written emergency shutdown procedures;3. 40 CFR 68.69 (a)(2)(I) - failure to address the consequences of deviation in the operating procedures; 4.40CFR 68.69(a)(2)(ii) failure to address the steps required to avoid or correct deviation; 5. 40CFR 68.71(b) failure to provide refresher training on the operating procedures; and 6. 40 CFR 68.160(b)(7) -failure to include in its risk management plan the maximum quantity of each regulated substance in the process. The penalty was $6,080.00.

Defendants (1)

• Aeropres CorporationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• AEROPRES CORPORATION

  26060 S. ROUTE 52, MANHATTAN, IL, 60442

  Registry ID: 110046302693

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Aeropres Corporation (Manhattan IL) ESAentered 2015-08-21

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $6,080

Timeline (6 milestones)

• 2015-08-21Pipeline Closed
• 2015-08-21Final Order Issued
• 2015-08-21Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2015-08-21Demand for Stipulated Penalties
• 2015-08-21Enforcement Action Closed
• 2015-08-25Enforcement Action Data Entered