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

Case summary

EPA conducted an inspection and records review on April 9-11, 2019. Respondent violated: 40 CFR 68.67(e) by failing to timely address Action items according to the timeframe set in Respondent's PHA Procedure; 40 CFR 68.69(a) by failing to fully develop the operating procedures for emergency shutdown and startup following a turnaround or emergency shutdown; 40 CFR 68.7l(b) by failing to conduct refresher trainings for certain employees within three years; 40 CFR 68.73(e) by failing to document equipment deficiencies identified from mechanical integrity inspections; 40 CFR 68.75 by failing to conduct Management of Change properly on two occasions; and, 40 CFR 68.85(b) by failing to document all the requirements of Hot Work Permits on two occasions.

Defendants (1)

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

Facilities (2)

• MONUMENT GAS PLANT

  2.8 MI W OF MONUMENT, MONUMENT, NM, 88265

  Registry ID: 110007018262

• MONUMENT GAS PLANT

  2.8 MI W OF MONUMENT, MONUMENT, NM, 88265

  Registry ID: 110007018262

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

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

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $74,750

Timeline (6 milestones)

• 2021-01-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2021-02-03Final Order Issued
• 2021-02-09Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2021-02-10Air Resolved
• 2021-02-10Compliance Achieved
• 2021-03-11Enforcement Action Closed