EPA v. AirLiquide Large Industries U.S. LP

Case summary

On August 15, 2019, the Region issued a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) to AirLiquide Large Industries U.S. LP for its Air Separation Unit facility in La Porte, Texas. The CAFO addressed violations of RCRA requirements for small quantity generators. Discrepancies in hazardous waste shipment data prompted further investigation which confirmed that the facility operated outside of its generator status for 2016, thereby failing to meet the requisite State notification, worker training, and other waste management requirements. The CAFO requires AirLiquide to certify that it has met its generator requirements, and to pay a civil penalty of $11,330.00. The TCEQ is familiar with the Region's data mining methodology and was consulted prior to contacting the facility.

Defendants (1)

• AirLiquide Large Industries U.S. LPNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• AIR LIQUIDE - LA PORTE ASU

  11450 W FAIRMONT PKWY, LA PORTE, TX, 775716000

  Registry ID: 110033536573

• AIR LIQUIDE - LA PORTE ASU

  11450 W FAIRMONT PKWY, LA PORTE, TX, 775716000

  Registry ID: 110033536573

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3010 — Notification of Hazardous Waste Activity
• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• AirLiquide Large Industries U.S. LPentered 2019-08-15

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $11,330

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2019-08-15Final Order Issued
• 2019-08-15Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2019-08-20Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2019-10-09Enforcement Action Closed