EPA v. Rubicon-Geismar, LA-RMP AOC-FY2019

Case summary

On January 6, 2018, there was a release of chlorine from the MDI-3 Process Unit.The chlorine/carbon-steel fire allowed approximately 200 pounds of chlorine.to be released to the atmosphere and secondary containment. The release of chlorine at the Facility on January 6, 2018, constituted an accidental release as that term is defined by Section 112(r)(2)(A) of the CAA, 42 USC 7412(r)(2)(A). Respondent's failure to operate at appropriate upper temperature limits related to the MDI-3 process was a violation of 40 CFR 68.65.

Defendants (1)

• Rubicon LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• RUBICON LLC - GEISMAR FACILITY

  9156 HWY 75, GEISMAR, LA, 70734

  Registry ID: 110000597373

• RUBICON LLC - GEISMAR FACILITY

  9156 HWY 75, GEISMAR, LA, 70734

  Registry ID: 110000597373

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)

• Rubicon-Geismar, LA-RMP AOC-FY2019entered 2019-08-08

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2019-08-08Final Order Issued
• 2019-09-10Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2020-10-13Air Resolved
• 2020-10-13Compliance Achieved
• 2021-10-26Enforcement Action Closed