EPA v. Huntsman Petrochemical, LLC, Port Neches, Texas

Case summary

On February 16, 2016, EPA Region 6 issued a Consent Agreement and Final Order under its authority pursuant to 112(r) to Huntsman Petrochemical, LLC, located Port Neches, TX. On February 17, 2015 Huntsman Petrochemical, LLC, had air releases. The release on February 17, 2015, was of ethlylene which is a listed flammable extremely hazardous substance. The release is in violation of RMP 112(r)(7) because the facility failed to clearly define and configure the process interlock function. Huntsman is required to pay a $30,000 penalty.

Defendants (1)

• Huntsman Petrochemical, LLC, Port Neches, TexasNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• PORT NECHES OPERATIONS

  2701 SPUR 136, PORT NECHES, TX, 77651

  Registry ID: 110000599567

• PORT NECHES OPERATIONS

  2701 SPUR 136, PORT NECHES, TX, 77651

  Registry ID: 110000599567

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Huntsman Petrochemical, LLC, Port Neches, Texas CAFOentered 2016-02-16

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $30,000

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2016-02-16Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-02-16Final Order Issued
• 2016-03-28Enforcement Action Closed
• 2016-03-28Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2016-03-28Air Resolved