EPA v. Basile Gas Handling Facility

Case summary

Pursuant to section 112(r)(1) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 7412(r)(1), an owner/operator of a stationary source producing, processing, handling or storing substances listed pursuant to section 112(r)(3) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 7412(r)(3), or any other extremely hazardous substance, has a general duty to: (1) identify hazards which may result from accidental releases of such substances using appropriate hazard assessment techniques; (2) design and maintain a safe facility, taking such steps as are necessary to prevent releases; and (3) minimize the consequences of accidental releases that do occur.

Defendants (1)

• Plains Gas Solutions -Basile Gas Handling facilityNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• PLAINS GAS SOLUTIONS LLC - GAS HANDLING

  4905 FOURNERAT RD, EUNICE, LA, 70535

  Registry ID: 110043301995

• BASILE GAS HANDLING FACILITY

  4905 FOURNERAT RD, EUNICE, LA, 70535

  Registry ID: 110043301995

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Plains Gas Solutions LLCentered 2012-11-07

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $30,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2012-07-25Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-08-01Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2012-11-07Final Order Issued
• 2013-01-17Enforcement Action Closed