EPA v. ChampionX-Sugar Land, TX-RMP CAFO-FY2024

Case summary

EPA conducted an inspection of the Facility between March 8-10, 2022, to determine Respondent?s compliance with Section 112(r) of the CAA and Part 68. On August 1, 2022, the EPA sent Respondent a Notice of Potential Violation and Opportunity to Confer letter. On September 26, 2022, the EPA responded to the documentation and information received from Respondent as a result of the opportunity to confer. EPA determined six findings of violation. The Respondents agreed to completion of a SEP as part of the settlement.

Defendants (1)

• ChampionX CorporationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CHAMPION X SUGAR LAND PLANT

  7701 HIGHWAY 90A, SUGAR LAND, TX, 77478

  Registry ID: 110024035970

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• ChampionX-Sugar Land, TX-RMP CAFO-FY2024entered 2024-04-10

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $68,750 · SEP: $280,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2024-04-08Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-04-10Final Order Issued
• 2024-04-18Enforcement Action Data Entered