EPA v. Pryme Energy (Rosewood 21-H No.1)

Case summary

On April 10, 2014, EPA Region 6 issued a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) under its authority pursuant to the Clean Air Act to Pryme Energy, LLC. The CAFO was issued in response to violations of Section 112(r)(1) of the Clean Air Act. The CAFO requires company to pay an assessed penalty of $30,000. Payments of $7,500 shall begin one month after the effective date and every six months therafter until paid in full. 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)

• Pryme Energy, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ROSEWOOD PLANTATION 21-H NO. 1 WELL

  WOODSIDE PLANTATION RD, SIMMESPORT, LA, 71369

  Registry ID: 110056143908

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Pryme Energy (Rosewood 21-H No.1)entered 2014-04-10

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $30,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2014-04-10Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2014-04-10Final Order Issued
• 2014-04-11Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2014-05-20Enforcement Action Closed