EPA v. Western Refining Southwest-Jamestown, NM-RMP CAFO

Case summary

VIOLATIONS-At the time of the 2018 Information Request, Respondent provided documentation that 3 PHA recommendations have not been resolved. Specifically, Respondent identified three action items from a previous Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) that were not completed timely. EPA finds Respondent's failure to assure that the recommendations were resolved in a timely manner is a violation of 40 CFR 68.67(e). Respondent also identified 4 additional vessels that were overdue for Inspection. Respondent's failure to conduct mechanical integrity inspections as required are in violatfon of 40 CFR 68.73(d).

Defendants (1)

• Western Refining Southwest, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• WESTERN REFINING - GALLUP REFINERY

  17 MI E OF GALLUP, GALLUP, NM, 87301

  Registry ID: 110011031052

• GALLUP REFINERY

  I-40 EXIT 39, JAMESTOWN, NM, 87347

  Registry ID: 110011031052

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Western Refining Southwest-Jamestown, NM-RMP CAFOentered 2019-04-17

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $98,874 · SEP: $91,351

Timeline (6 milestones)

• 2019-04-17Final Order Issued
• 2019-04-17Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2019-04-25Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2019-10-07Air Resolved
• 2019-10-07Compliance Achieved
• 2019-10-10Enforcement Action Closed