EPA v. Calcasieu Refining

Case summary

WHEREAS, the United States alleges that Calcasieu has violated or continues to violate the following statutory and regulatory provisions: 1) New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) found at 40 C.F.R. Part 60, Subparts A and J, promulgated under Section 111 of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7411 (Refinery NSPS Regulations), for fuel gas combustion devices; and 2) Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) requirements promulgated pursuant to Sections 111 and 112 of the Clean Air Act, and found at 40 C.F.R. Part 60 Subparts VV and GGG; 40 C.F.R. Part 61, Subparts J and V; and 40 C.F.R. Part 63, Subparts F, H, and CC (LDAR Regulations); and 3) Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) requirements found at Part C of Subchapter I of the Clean Air Act (the Act), 42 U.S.C. 7475 and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. 52.21 (the PSD Rules); and Plan Requirements for Non Attainment Areas at Part D of subchapter I of the Act, 42 U.S.C. 7502-7503 and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. 51.165(a) and (b) and at Title 40, Part 51, Appendix S and at 40 C.F.R. 52.24 (PSD/NSR Regulations), for heaters and boilers for nitrogen oxide (NOx) and sulfur dioxide (SO2); and 4) National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Benzene Waste Operations promulgated pursuant to Section 112(e) of the Act, and found at 40 C.F.R. Part 61, Subpart FF (Benzene Waste Operations NESHAP Regulations);WHEREAS, the United States also specifically alleges that, upon information and belief, Calcasieu has been or continues to be in violation of the Louisiana state implementation plan (SIP) and other state rules and regulations adopted by the state to the extent that such plans, rules, or regulations implement, adopt, or incorporate the above-described federal requirements.

Defendants (1)

• Calcasieu RefiningNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• CALCASIEU REFINING CO - LAKE CHARLES CRUDE OIL REFINERY

  4359 W TANK FARM RD, LAKE CHARLES, LA, 70605

  Registry ID: 110000449505

• CALCASIEU REFINING CO - LAKE CHARLES CRUDE OIL REFINERY

  4359 W TANK FARM RD, LAKE CHARLES, LA, 70605

  Registry ID: 110000449505

• CALCASIEU REFINING CO - LAKE CHARLES CRUDE OIL REFINERY

  4359 W TANK FARM RD, LAKE CHARLES, LA, 70605

  Registry ID: 110000449505

• CALCASIEU REFINING CO - LAKE CHARLES CRUDE OIL REFINERY

  4359 W TANK FARM RD, LAKE CHARLES, LA, 70605

  Registry ID: 110000449505

Statutes cited

• CAA 165 — Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD)
• CAA 112 — Hazardous Air Pollutants
• CAA 111 — New Source Performance Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Calcasieu Refiningentered 2009-01-08

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $306,250 · State/local: $306,250

Timeline (8 milestones)

• 2005-03-31Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2005-03-31Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2008-08-19Final Order Lodged
• 2008-08-19Complaint Filed With Court
• 2009-01-08Final Order Entered
• 2022-11-18Concluded
• 2022-11-18Air Resolved
• 2023-06-02Enforcement Action Closed