EPA v. Delta Chemicals-Deer Park, TX-RMP ESA-FY2024

Case summary

From May 23-31, 2023, an authorized representative of the EPA conducted a compliance inspection of the Respondents facility located in Deer Park, Texas to determine compliance with the Risk Management Program (RMP) regulations promulgated at 40 C.F.R. Part 68 under Section 112(r) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. 7412(r). The EPA found that the respondent failed to complete and certify the 2020 Compliance Audit.

Defendants (1)

• Delta Petroleum Company - Deer ParkNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• DELTA CHEMICAL SERVICES - DEER PARK, TX

  334 TIDAL ROAD, DEER PARK, TX, 77536

  Registry ID: 110056666683

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Delta Chemicals-Deer Park, TX-RMP ESA-FY2024entered 2024-04-09

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,200

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2024-04-02Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-04-09Final Order Issued
• 2024-04-09Compliance Achieved
• 2024-04-12Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-04-12Enforcement Action Closed