EPA v. OHIO REFINING COMPANY LLC - APO/CAFO

Case summary

Ohio Refining failed to maintain nine flare flow meters in accordance with the requirements of Table 13 of MACT Subpart CC, perform a benzene analysis for a set of fenceline monitoring samples, accurately measure, calculate, and record volumetric flow rate of assist steam used for its West Flare, operate the West Flare to maintain an NHVcz at or above 270 Btu/scf, and record images a reasonable distance above the West Flare flame suitable for visual emissions observations, all in violation of MACT Subpart CC. Additionally, Ohio Refining failed to install, operate, and maintain a Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit flow meter according to the requirements in Table 41 of MACT Subpart UUU. BP Products North America, Inc. previously operated emissions units associated with these violations prior to noon EST on February 28, 2023. There is a concurrent ACO with this CAFO. This CAFO requires Ohio Refining to pay a penalty of $675,000 and resolves the Findings of Violation issued to Ohio Refining Company on December 21, 2022, and May 2, 2024.

Defendants (1)

• OHIO REFINING COMPANY LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• OHIO REFINING COMPANY LLC

  4001 CEDAR POINT ROAD, OREGON, OH, 43697

  Registry ID: 110000384361

Statutes cited

• CAA 112 — Hazardous Air Pollutants

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• OHIO REFINING COMPANY LLC - APO/CAFOentered 2025-03-27

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $675,000

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2025-03-27Final Order Issued
• 2025-03-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-04-01Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2025-04-14Enforcement Action Closed
• 2025-04-14Air Resolved