EPA v. US vs Air Gas USA LLC and Air Liquide Large Industries US LP-RMP Consent Decree (Lead)-FY2020

Case summary

Enforcement was initiated as the result of on-site inspections after a previous release at one facility. Civil action for civil penalties and injunctive relief for violations of CAA Sections 112(r)(1) and 112(r)(7), 42 USC 7412(r)(1) and 7412(r)(7), and the Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions at 40 CFR Part 68 at four Texas facilities.

Defendants (2)

• AIRGAS USA, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• AIR LIQUIDE LARGE INDUSTRIES U.S. LPNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (6)

• AIR LIQUIDE - LA PORTE ASU

  11450 W FAIRMONT PKWY, LA PORTE, TX, 775716000

  Registry ID: 110070375269

• AIR LIQUIDE - SMR FACILITY

  11777 BAY AREA BLVD, PASADENA, TX, 77507

  Registry ID: 110046424598

• AIR LIQUIDE LA PORTE ASU AND SMR

  11450 W FAIRMONT PKWY, LA PORTE, TX, 77571

  Registry ID: 110033536573

• AIR LIQUIDE LARGE INDUSTRIES U.S. LP-FREEPORT HPU

  HIGHWAY 332, FREEPORT, TX, 77541

  Registry ID: 110055951288

• AIR LIQUIDE LA PORTE ASU AND SMR

  11450 W FAIRMONT PKWY, LA PORTE, TX, 77571

  Registry ID: 110033536573

• AIR LIQUIDE AMERICA SPECIALTY GASES LA PORTE

  11426 FAIRMOUNT PARKWAY, LAPORTE, TX, 77571-6000

  Registry ID: 110016668319

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][1] — Prevention of Accidental Release/General Duty Clause
• CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• US vs Air Gas USA LLC and Air Liquide Large Industries US LP-RMP Consent Decree (Lead)-FY2020entered 2020-06-22

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $257,000

Timeline (9 milestones)

• 2017-09-19Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2017-09-19Referred To Headquarters
• 2017-10-04Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2020-04-28Complaint Filed With Court
• 2020-04-28Final Order Lodged
• 2020-06-22Final Order Entered
• 2026-02-13Concluded
• 2026-06-03Air Resolved
• 2026-06-03Enforcement Action Closed