EPA v. Targa Midstream-Driver Gas Plant-RMP CAFO-FY2021

Case summary

EPA conducted and RMP inspection and subsequent review of the Respondent facility on January 29, 2020. The Respondent violated: 40 CFR 68.67(e) by failing to resolve in a timely manner PHA findings and recommendations; 40 CFR 68.69(d) by failing to develop and implement a written operating procedure that provided clear instruction for safely conducting activities involved in a covered process; 40 CFR 68.69(c) by failing to annually certify that operating procedures were current and accurate; and, 40 CFR 68.71(b) by failing to conduct refresher training at least every three years to employees involved in operating a process.

Defendants (1)

• Targa Pipeline Mid-Continent WestTex LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• DRIVER GAS PLANT

  FROM THE INTX OF IH 20 AND SH 158 IN MIDLAND DRIVE, MIDKIFF, TX, 79755

  Registry ID: 110046424295

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Targa Midstream-Driver Gas Plant-RMP CAFO-FY2021entered 2021-02-03

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $87,222

Timeline (6 milestones)

• 2021-01-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2021-02-03Final Order Issued
• 2021-02-09Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2021-03-03Air Resolved
• 2021-03-03Compliance Achieved
• 2022-06-08Enforcement Action Closed