EPA v. BP Products North America Inc. (Whiting IN) CAFO

Case summary

Under the General Duty clause of the CAA, Section 112(r)(1), Respondent did not install a two-inch check valve on one end of the temporary quench line, as designed; Respondent did not develop a Job Note containing detailed instructions for the installation of the temporary quench line; Respondent did not create a Job Plan for the installation of the temporary quench line; Respondent's management of change internal review process failed to determine whether the temporary quench line was properly installed; Respondent did not include key stakeholders affected by the installation of the temporary quench line; Respondent failed to design and maintain a safe facility taking such steps as are necessary to prevent accidental releases, in violation of the General Duty Clause at Section 112(r)(1) of the CAA.

Defendants (1)

• BP Products North America Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA INC LAKEFRONT

  NE 119TH & FRONT STREET, WHITING, IN, 46394

  Registry ID: 110027983617

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][1] — Prevention of Accidental Release/General Duty Clause

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• BP Products North America Inc. (Whiting IN) CAFOentered 2016-06-13

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $50,313

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2016-06-13Pipeline Closed
• 2016-06-13Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-06-13Final Order Issued
• 2016-06-17Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2016-09-09Enforcement Action Closed