EPA v. Axiall RMP CAFO
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
Enforcement was initiated as the result of an RMP inspection at the facility.
Defendants (1)
- Axiall LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (2)
WESTLAKE CHEMICALS & VINYLS LLC - PLAQUEMINE FACILITY
26100 HWY 405, PLAQUEMINE, LA, 70764
Registry ID: 110000613747
WESTLAKE CHEMICALS & VINYLS LLC - PLAQUEMINE FACILITY
26100 HWY 405, PLAQUEMINE, LA, 70764
Registry ID: 110000613747
Statutes cited
- CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Axiall RMP CAFOentered 2016-10-04
Primary law: CAA
Federal penalty: $167,172 · SEP: $140,120
Timeline (6 milestones)
- 2016-10-04Final Order Issued
- 2016-10-04Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2017-09-29Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2019-10-25Air Resolved
- 2019-10-25Compliance Achieved
- 2019-10-29Enforcement Action Closed
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3601193423
- Case number
- 06-2016-3422
- Lead agency
- EPA
- Branch
- 6EN-A
- EPA region
- 06
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 06-2016-3422 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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