EPA v. Energy Transfer Corp/La Grange Acquisitions-Jackson Gas Plant-RMP ESA-FY2019

Case summary

From June 25-26, 2019, 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. In January 2017, Respondent failed to identify a hazard and properly implement a hot work permit procedure to ensure that fire blankets were available while a third-party contractor was performing welding. This caused a pin hole leak in a sensing pressure line, resulting in a fire. This was a violation of 40 CFR 68.85(b).

Defendants (1)

• Energy Transfer Corp/La Grange AcquisitionsNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• JACKSON COUNTY GAS PLANT

  FROM GANADO TAKE FM 710 N FOR 4.5 MI TO GALOW RD T, GANADO, TX, 77962

  Registry ID: 110055579217

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)

• Energy Transfer Corp/La Grange Acquisitions-Jackson Gas Plant-RMP ESA-FY2019entered 2019-09-16

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $600

Timeline (6 milestones)

• 2019-09-16Compliance Achieved
• 2019-09-16Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2019-09-16Final Order Issued
• 2019-09-23Enforcement Action Closed
• 2019-09-23Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2019-09-23Air Resolved