EPA v. Hartree Refinery Channelview Splitter-Channelview, TX-RMP CAFO SEP-FY2023

Case summary

EPA conducted an inspection of the Facility between April 5-7, 2022, to determine compliance with Section 112(r) of the CAA and 40 CFR Part 68. On December 7, 2022, the EPA sent Respondent a Notice of Potential Violation and Opportunity to Confer letter. On March 29, 2023, the EPA responded to the documentation and information received from Respondent as a result of the opportunity to confer. EPA determined 7 findings of violation for process hazard analysis, operating procedures, operator training, mechanical integrity, compliance audits, management of change, and hot work permits.

Defendants (1)

• Hartree Channelview LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HARTREE REFINING-CHANNELVIEW SPLITTER

  16514 DE ZAVALLA ROAD, CHANNELVIEW, TX, 77530

  Registry ID: 110037445468

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Hartree Refinery Channelview Splitter-Channelview, TX-RMP CAFO SEP-FY2023entered 2023-05-18

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $28,064 · SEP: $102,919

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2023-05-17Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-05-18Final Order Issued
• 2023-05-23Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-03-26Compliance Achieved
• 2024-03-27Enforcement Action Closed