EPA v. Valero Refining- Meraux LLC

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)

• Valero Refining Meraux LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC - MERAUX REFINERY

  2500 E ST BERNARD HWY, MERAUX, LA, 70075

  Registry ID: 110000448837

• VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC - MERAUX REFINERY

  2500 E ST BERNARD HWY, MERAUX, LA, 70075

  Registry ID: 110000448837

• VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC - MERAUX REFINERY

  2500 E ST BERNARD HWY, MERAUX, LA, 70075

  Registry ID: 110000448837

• VALERO REFINING - MERAUX LLC - MERAUX REFINERY

  2500 E ST BERNARD HWY, MERAUX, LA, 70075

  Registry ID: 110000448837

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Valero Refining- Meraux LLCentered 2013-02-04

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $75,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2013-02-04Final Order Issued
• 2013-02-04Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2013-02-12Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2013-03-04Enforcement Action Closed