EPA v. Plains Gas Solution-Gardendale Gas Plant-RMP ESA-FY2021

Case summary

On November 20, 2019, an authorized representative of the EPA conducted an inspection of Respondent's facility located in Cotulla, Texas, to determine compliance with the Risk Management Program (RMP) regulations promulgated at 40 CFR Part 68 under Section 112(r) of the CAA, 42 USC 7412(r). Violation of 40 CFR 68.67(e) Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) - The owner or operator failed to promptly address six of the thirty-seven team findings and recommendations in a timely manner for the PHA dated March 13, 2017.

Defendants (1)

• Plains Gas Solution LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• GARDENDALE PGS - PLAINS GAS SOLUTIONS

  4971 N I-35, COTULLA, TX, 78014

  Registry ID: 110055375990

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Plains Gas Solution-Gardendale Gas Plant-RMP ESA-FY2021entered 2020-11-09

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,500

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2020-10-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-11-09Final Order Issued
• 2020-11-16Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2020-11-18Compliance Achieved
• 2020-11-19Enforcement Action Closed