EPA v. BAYOU BOUILLON PRODUCTION FACILITY-CAFO ECDAT-FY2024

Case summary

On December 19, 2023, the United States Environmental Protection EPA issued a Consent Agreement and Final Order to Bayou Bouillon Operating, LLC located in Butte La Rose, Louisiana. A flyover of the Facility was conducted on August 27 and September 2 of 2021. During the flyover, EPA observed hydrocarbon emissions from Flare 12 and Tanks 2, 19, and 29, releasing directly to the atmosphere. On December 2, 2022, EPA sent Respondent an NOVOC. Respondent violated their permit by failing to operate Flare 12 continuously in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Permit, by emitting organic compounds directly to the atmosphere, and failing to maintain best practical housekeeping and maintenance practices at the highest possible standards.

Defendants (1)

• Bayou Bouillon Operating, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BAYOU BOUILLON PRODUCTION FACILITY

  4.4 MI E OF, BUTTE LAROSE, LA, 70517

  Registry ID: 110070393661

Statutes cited

• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• BAYOU BOUILLON PRODUCTION FACILITY-CAFO ECDAT-FY2024entered 2023-12-20

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $130,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2023-12-13Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-12-20Final Order Issued
• 2024-06-10Enforcement Action Data Entered