EPA v. Lyondell Chemical-Channelview, TX-RMP ESA-FY2020

Case summary

From June 5-7, 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 CAA. Respondent's PHA was not revalidated at least every five years. This is a violation of the five-year requirement in 40 CFR 68.67(t).

Defendants (1)

• Lyondell Chemical CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• LYONDELL CHEMICAL CHANNELVIEW

  2502 SHELDON RD, CHANNELVIEW, TX, 77530

  Registry ID: 110000463221

• LYONDELL CHEMICAL CHANNELVIEW

  2502 SHELDON RD, CHANNELVIEW, TX, 77530

  Registry ID: 110000463221

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Lyondell Chemical-Channelview, TX-RMP ESA-FY2020entered 2020-02-20

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,500

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2020-02-10Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-02-20Final Order Issued
• 2020-02-27Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2020-03-25Air Resolved
• 2020-03-25Enforcement Action Closed