EPA v. NuStar Logistics, L.P.

Case summary

From October 2015 to March 2016 EPA conducted investigation on Nustar Logistics, L.P. During investigation EPA found three Facilities, Edinburg Facility, Harlingen Facility and Laredo Facility, all of which were calling themselves CESQG's was operating as LQG's. CAFO was issued to the Facility with regards to the following violations: 1. Edinburg Facility: TCEQ took action before EPA for generator classification, EPA is Pursuing failure to adequately complete the manifest, EPA form 8700-22 , in violation with 40 CFR 262.20(a)(1). 2. Laredo Facility: EPA is pursuing Failure to File required notification of Hazardous waste activities for the Laredo Facility in violation of Section 3010(a) of RCRA, 42 U.S.C. ? 6930(a) and Failure to operate within proper generator status , in violation with 40 C.F.R. Parts 124, 262-68, 270. 3. Harlingen Facility: EPA is pursuing Failure to File required notification of Hazardous waste activities for the Harlingen Facility in violation of Section 3010(a) of RCRA, 42 U.S.C. ? 6930(a) and Failure to operate within proper generator status , in violation with 40 C.F.R. Parts 124, 262-68, 270 The CAFO requires Nustar Logistics LP to pay a civil penalty of $56,658 and certify to their return to compliance.

Defendants (1)

• NuStar Logistics, L.P.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (3)

• LAREDO

  13380 SOUTH UNITEC ROAD, LAREDO, TX, 78045

  Registry ID: 110000464453

• EDINBURG REFINED PRODUCT TERMINAL

  222 WEST INGLE RD, EDINBURG, TX, 78540

  Registry ID: 110012703137

• HARLINGEN REFINED PRODUCTS TERMINAL

  26306 FM-106, HARLINGEN, TX, 78550

  Registry ID: 110000599843

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3010 — Notification of Hazardous Waste Activity
• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• NuStar Logistics, L.P.entered 2016-08-03

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $56,658

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2016-08-03Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-08-03Final Order Issued
• 2016-08-17Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2016-11-03Compliance Achieved
• 2016-11-03Enforcement Action Closed