EPA v. Denbury Onshore LLC - 2-23 Beaumont/Port Arthur Flyover CAFO

Case summary

EPA has conducted comprehensive review of the facility-specific information gathered based upon observations made from the OGI video captures, facility permitted operations, and information provided by Respondent. Based on this review, EPA alleges the following violations for the Facility: a. Respondent violated 30 Tex. Admin. Code 106.4(c) by failing to maintain the Facility's emission control equipment in good condition and properly operate such equipment. b. Respondent violated 30 Tex. Admin. Code 106.6(b) by failing to operate equipment consistent with operating procedures in the Facility's certified registration. Respondent violated 30 Tex. Admin. Code 106.6(c) by varying from representations in the Facility's certified registration regarding emissions at the Facility.

Defendants (1)

• Denbury Onshore, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• OYSTER BAYOU FACILITY

  8.0 MILES WEST OF SR 1241 AND 0.8 MILES SOUTH OF S, STOWELL, TX, 77661

  Registry ID: 110001870547

• OYSTER BAYOU FACILITY

  8.0 MILES WEST OF SR 1241 AND 0.8 MILES SOUTH OF S, STOWELL, TX, 77661

  Registry ID: 110001870547

Statutes cited

• CAA PARTD — New Source Review Permit Requirements
• CAA 173 — New Source Review Permit Requirements

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Denbury Onshore LLC - 2-23 Beaumont/Port Arthur Flyover CAFOentered 2024-11-04

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $65,000

Timeline (6 milestones)

• 2024-11-04Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-11-04Final Order Issued
• 2024-11-06Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2025-11-04Compliance Achieved
• 2025-11-04Air Resolved
• 2025-11-04Enforcement Action Closed