EPA v. Wynnewood Refining Co

Case summary

On September 25, 2013, EPA Region 6 issued a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) under its authority pursuant to the Clean Air Act to Wynnwood Refining Company, LLC. The CAFO was issued in response to violations of Section 112(r)(1)and 112(r)(7) of the Clean Air Act. The CAFO requires company to pay an assessed penalty of $86,000 within 30 days of the effective date of the CAFO. Pursuant to section 112(r)(l) 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)

• Wynnewood Refining Company, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WYNNEWOOD REFINING CO LLC / WYNNEWOOD REFINERY

  906 S POWELL, WYNNEWOOD, OK, 73098

  Registry ID: 110000453697

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
• CAA 112[R][1] — Prevention of Accidental Release/General Duty Clause

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Wynnewood Refining Coentered 2013-09-25

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $86,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2013-09-25Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2013-09-25Final Order Issued
• 2013-09-26Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2013-10-04Enforcement Action Closed