EPA v. Vopak Terminals Deer Park ESA

Case summary

On May 24, 2016, EPA Region 6 issued an Expedited Settlement Agreement (ESA) under its authority pursuant to Clean Air Act 112(r)(7) to Vopak Terminals Deer Park Inc. located in Deer Park, TX. The ESA was issued in response to violations of 40 C.F.R. Part 68. The ESA requires Vopak to pay a civil penalty of $11,400 to EPA Region 6 within 45 days.

Defendants (1)

• Vopak Terminals Deer Park Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• VOPAK TERMINAL DEER PARK

  2759 INDEPENDENCE PKWY, DEER PARK, TX, 77536

  Registry ID: 110000757752

• VOPAK TERMINAL DEER PARK

  2759 INDEPENDENCE PKWY, DEER PARK, TX, 77536

  Registry ID: 110000757752

• VOPAK TERMINAL DEER PARK

  2759 INDEPENDENCE PKWY, DEER PARK, TX, 77536

  Registry ID: 110000757752

• VOPAK TERMINAL DEER PARK

  2759 INDEPENDENCE PKWY, DEER PARK, TX, 77536

  Registry ID: 110000757752

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Vopak Terminals Deer Park ESAentered 2016-05-24

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $11,400

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2016-05-24Final Order Issued
• 2016-05-24Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-08-08Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2016-08-08Enforcement Action Closed
• 2016-08-08Air Resolved