EPA v. Gateway Gathering and Marketing-Two sites-Mentone, TX-2020_2022 Flyovers-CAFO-FY2024

Case summary

EPA contracted helicopter flyovers of the Permian Basin between August 25 and September 12,2020, and between July 12, 2022, and August 15, 2022. EPA alleges the following violation Respondent violated 30 Tex. Admin. Code 106.4(c) by failing to maintain the Facilities emissions control equipment in good condition and properly operate such equipment. Respondent violated 30 Tex. Admin. Code 106.6(b) by failing to operate equipment consistent with operating procedures in the Facilities certified registrations. Respondent violated 30 Tex. Admin. Code 106.6(c) by varying from representations in the Facilities certified registrations regarding emissions at the Facilities. Respondent violated 30 Tex. Admin. Code 116.620(b)(1)(D)(ii) by failing to route emissions from a tank without a floating roof to a destruction device such that a minimum VOC destruction efficiency of 98% is achieved or to a vapor recovery system such that a minimum VOC recovery efficiency of 95% is achieved.

Defendants (1)

• Gateway Gathering and Marketing Co.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• GATEWAY GATHERING AND MARKETING - RAVEN TRUCKING STATION

  SEE LAT/LONG AND DESCRIPTION, MENTONE, TX, 79754

  Registry ID: 110071846537

• Z&T SECTION 20 NORTH COMPRESSOR STATION

  SEE LAT/LONG AND COMMENT, MENTONE, TX, 79754

  Registry ID: 110070832703

Statutes cited

• CAA 173 — New Source Review Permit Requirements
• CAA 111 — New Source Performance Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Gateway Gathering and Marketing-Two sites-Mentone, TX-2020_2022 Flyovers-CAFO-FY2024entered 2024-09-25

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $122,895

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2024-09-25Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-09-25Final Order Issued
• 2024-09-30Enforcement Action Data Entered