EPA v. PCS Nitrogen Fertilizer-Geismar, LA-RMP CAFO

Case summary

On December 5-8, 2016, EPA inspectors conducted an announced inspection to determine compliance with Section 112(r) of the CAA and 40 CFR Part 68. EPA identified the following violations: Failure to Review Operating Procedures, 40 CFR 68.69(c); Failure to Establish Written Mechanical Integrity Procedures, 40 CFR 68.73(b); Failure to Conduct Inspections, 40 CFR 68.73(d)(3); Failure to Perform a pre-startup review, 40 CFR 68.77; and, Failure to prepare an adequate incident investigation report, 40 CFR 68.81.

Defendants (1)

• PCS l'litrogen Fertilizer, LPNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• PCS NITROGEN FERTILIZER LP - GEISMAR FACILITY

  5301 HWY 3115, GEISMAR, LA, 70734

  Registry ID: 110000748059

• PCS NITROGEN FERTILIZER LP - GEISMAR FACILITY

  5301 HWY 3115, GEISMAR, LA, 70734

  Registry ID: 110000748059

• PCS NITROGEN FERTILIZER LP - GEISMAR FACILITY

  5301 HWY 3115, GEISMAR, LA, 70734

  Registry ID: 110000748059

• PCS NITROGEN FERTILIZER LP - GEISMAR FACILITY

  5301 HWY 3115, GEISMAR, LA, 70734

  Registry ID: 110000748059

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• PCS Nitrogen Fertilizer-Geismar, LA-RMP CAFOentered 2019-07-02

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $106,991 · SEP: $25,000

Timeline (6 milestones)

• 2019-06-03Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2019-07-02Final Order Issued
• 2019-07-12Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2019-10-07Compliance Achieved
• 2019-10-07Air Resolved
• 2020-09-25Enforcement Action Closed