EPA v. GATX Tank Car Facility RMP CAFO

Case summary

EPA Region 6 issued a Consent Order and Final Order (CAFO) under its authority pursuant to CAA Sec. 112(r)(7), 42 U.S.C. Sec. 7412(r)(7)to GATX Corporation located in Hearne, Texas. The CAFO was issued in response to alleged violations of CAA ? 112(r)(7). The CAFO requires GATX Corporation to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $44,800 within 45 days of the effective date of the filed CAFO.

Defendants (1)

• GATX CorporationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• HEARNE MAINTENANCE FACILITY

  1401 W BROWN ST, HEARNE, TX, 77859

  Registry ID: 110008141983

• GATX RAIL - HEARNE, TX TANK CAR FACILITY

  1401 WEST BROWN STREET, HEARNE, TX, 77859

  Registry ID: 110008141983

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• GATX Maintenance Facility RMP CAFOentered 2016-12-08

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $44,800

Timeline (6 milestones)

• 2016-12-08Final Order Issued
• 2016-12-08Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-12-13Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2016-12-20Air Resolved
• 2016-12-20Compliance Achieved
• 2016-12-20Enforcement Action Closed