EPA v. SUNOCO - APO/CAFO

Case summary

Sunoco failed to operate and maintain its flares in accordance with good air pollution control practices for minimizing emissions, and it failed to operate and maintain its flares in conformance with their design. Specifically, data showed that Sunoco oversteamed its flares which resulted in reduced destruction efficiency and excess emissions. The CAFO requires Sunoco to pay a penalty of $31,500 and to spend $118,000 to complete a supplemental environmental project (SEP). The SEP involves the abatement of lead-based paint in low-income homes and child-occupied facilities in the area nearby the refinery.

Defendants (1)

• SUNOCONamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TOLEDO REFINING COMPANY LLC

  1819 WOODVILLE ROAD, OREGON, OH, 43616

  Registry ID: 110010534261

Statutes cited

• CAA 502 — Operating Permits (Title V)
• CAA 112D — MACT Standards
• CAA 111 — New Source Performance Standards
• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• SUNOCO - APO/CAFOentered 2016-03-29

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $31,500 · SEP: $118,000

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2016-03-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-03-29Final Order Issued
• 2016-03-30Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2018-03-09Enforcement Action Closed
• 2018-03-09Air Resolved