EPA v. Brenntag Southwest-Houston, TX-RMP CAFO-FY 2024

Case summary

The EPA conducted an inspection of the Facility from July 27 to July 29, 2021, to determine Respondent?s compliance with Section 112(r) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. The EPA requested, and the Respondent provided, further documentation and information concerning Respondent?s compliance with Section 112(r) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. ? 7412(r), and 40 C.F.R. Part 68. EPA determined six findings of violation.

Defendants (1)

• Brenntag Southwest, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• BRENNTAG SOUTHWEST - GREENS BAYOU (FORMERLY ALTIVIA CORP)

  1632 HADEN ROAD, HOUSTON, TX, 77015

  Registry ID: 110000503839

• BRENNTAG SOUTHWEST - GREENS BAYOU (FORMERLY ALTIVIA CORP)

  1632 HADEN ROAD, HOUSTON, TX, 77015

  Registry ID: 110000503839

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Brenntag Southwest-Houston, TX-RMP CAFO-FY 2024entered 2024-05-01

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $261,906

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2024-04-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-05-01Final Order Issued
• 2024-05-07Enforcement Action Data Entered