EPA v. Eco Services Operations-Baytown Plant-RMP ESA

Case summary

From September 17-19, 2018, an authorized representative of the EPA conducted a compliance inspection of the subject facility (Respondent) to determine compliance with the Risk Management Plan (RMP) regulations promulgated at 40 CFR Part 68 under Section 112(r) of the Act, 42 USC 74 !2(r). EPA found that the Respondent had violated regulations implementing Section 112(r) of the Act, 42 USC 7412(r) by failing to comply with the regulations as noted in the final order.

Defendants (1)

• Eco Services Operations, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ECO SERVICES OPERATIONS

  3439 PARK ST, BAYTOWN, TX, 77520

  Registry ID: 110000463123

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Eco Services Operations-Baytown Plant-RMP ESAentered 2019-07-01

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,320

Timeline (6 milestones)

• 2019-05-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2019-07-01Final Order Issued
• 2019-07-02Compliance Achieved
• 2019-07-05Air Resolved
• 2019-07-12Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2019-08-23Enforcement Action Closed