EPA v. Energy Transfer-Geismar Fractionation-Geismar,LA-RMP CAFO-FY2023

Case summary

EPA conducted an inspection of the Facility from August 08, 2022 to August I I, 2022, to determine compliance with the CAA Section 112(r) and 40 CFR Part 68. On October 04, 2022, the EPA sent Respondent a Notice of Potential Violation and Opportunity to Confer letter. On October 15, 2022, the EPA responded to the documentation and information received from Respondent as a result of the opportunity to confer. EPA determined four findings of violation.

Defendants (1)

• Energy Transfer CC NGLs LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• ENERGY TRANSFER GEISMAR OLEFINS LLC - GEISMAR FRACTIONATION PLANT

  10334 HWY 75, GEISMAR, LA, 70734

  Registry ID: 110043735152

• ENERGY TRANSFER GEISMAR OLEFINS LLC - GEISMAR FRACTIONATION PLANT

  10334 HWY 75, GEISMAR, LA, 70734

  Registry ID: 110043735152

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Energy Transfer-Geismar Fractionation-Geismar,LA-RMP CAFO-FY2023entered 2023-01-05

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $76,525

Timeline (6 milestones)

• 2023-01-03Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-01-05Final Order Issued
• 2023-01-10Compliance Achieved
• 2023-01-10Air Resolved
• 2023-01-11Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2023-01-11Enforcement Action Closed