EPA v. Bio-Lab Inc-Westlake, LA-GDC CAFO_SEP-FY2024

Case summary

On March 22, 2023, a process upset within a particulate scrubber at the Facility caused an accidental release. EPA requested on June 13, 2023, and Respondent provided on June 30, 2023, documentation and information concerning the Incident and compliance with Section 112(r) of the CAA. On November 7, 2023, the EPA sent Respondent a Notice of Potential Violation and Opportunity to Confer letter. On November 13, 2023, the EPA responded to the documentation and information received from Respondent as a result of the opportunity to confer. Respondents failure to maintain normal operating parameters within the scrubber, was a failure to maintain a safe facility, taking such steps as are necessary to prevent releases, in violation of Section 112(r)(1) of the CAA.

Defendants (1)

• Bio-Lab, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BIO-LAB INC

  910 I-10 W, WESTLAKE, LA, 70669

  Registry ID: 110008393149

Statutes cited

• CAA 112R — General Duty/Accidental Release

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Bio-Lab Inc-Westlake, LA-GDC CAFO_SEP-FY2024entered 2024-03-20

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $13,000 · SEP: $27,336

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2024-03-19Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-03-20Final Order Issued
• 2024-03-22Enforcement Action Data Entered