EPA v. Golden Leaf Energy, Inc

Case summary

On May 22, 2014, EPA Region 6 issued a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) under its authority pursuant to the Clean Air Act to Golden Leaf Energy Inc. The CAFO was issued in response to violations of Section 112(r)(1) of the Clean Air Act. The CAFO states that Golden Leaf Energy should adhere to the requirements of the Adminstrative Order on Consent, Docket No. CAA 06-2014-3311, which requires Golden Leaf Energy to hire a third party to perform a hazard analysis at the Biodiesel Plant #1. No penalty was assessed in this order. 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)

• Golden Leaf Energy, IncNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• GOLDEN LEAF ENERGY BIODIESEL PLANT #1

  1225 PETERS RD, HARVEY, LA, 70058

  Registry ID: 110054886183

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Golden Leaf Energy, Incentered 2014-05-22

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2013-08-19Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2013-08-23Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2014-05-22Final Order Issued
• 2014-05-22Enforcement Action Closed
• 2014-05-22Air Resolved