EPA v. Summit Midstream-Lane Processing Plant-RMP ESA-FY2021

Case summary

On November 5- 9, 2020, an authorized representative of the EPA conducted a Virtual Partial Compliance Evaluation (VPCE) of Respondent's facility, located at Carlsbad, New Mexico, to determine compliance with the Risk Management Program (RMP) regulations promulgated at 40 CFR Part 68. EPA found that Respondent had violated 40 CFR 68.69(c) Operating Procedures by failing to annually certify that the operating procedures are current and accurate, and 40 CFR 68.195(b) Required Corrections by failing to update changes in the emergency contact information required within one month of the change.

Defendants (1)

• Summit Midstream Partners LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SUMMIT MIDSTREAM-LANE PROCESSING FACILITY

  55 BUFFALO GRASS ROAD, CARLSBAD, NM, 88220

  Registry ID: 110070235011

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Summit Midstream-Lane Processing Plant-RMP ESA-FY2021entered 2021-04-29

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,760

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2021-04-21Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2021-04-29Final Order Issued
• 2021-04-29Compliance Achieved
• 2021-05-03Enforcement Action Closed
• 2021-05-03Enforcement Action Data Entered