EPA v. Total Petrochemical & Refining-Port Arthur, TX-RMP AOC-FY2020
Final Order No Penalty
Case summary
On January 20, 2019, the delayed coker unit had a release of a toxic/flammable mixture of hydrocarbons and hydrogen sulfide. The root cause was a leak resulting from an incorrect valve being opened by a repair technician, which is a failure to implement safe work practices, and a violation of 40 CFR 68.69(d).
Defendants (1)
- Total Petrochemicals & RefiningNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
PORT ARTHUR REFINERY
7600 32ND ST, PORT ARTHUR, TX, 77642
Registry ID: 110000755200
Statutes cited
- CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
- CAA 112[R][1] — Prevention of Accidental Release/General Duty Clause
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Total Petrochemical & Refining-Port Arthur, TX-RMP AOC-FY2020entered 2020-05-26
Primary law: CAA
Timeline (5 milestones)
- 2020-05-26Final Order Issued
- 2020-05-29Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2020-07-30Compliance Achieved
- 2020-08-05Air Resolved
- 2020-10-06Enforcement Action Closed
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3602207597
- Case number
- 06-2020-3350
- Lead agency
- EPA
- Branch
- ECDAC
- EPA region
- 06
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 06-2020-3350 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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