EPA v. Blue Tide Baytown, LLC-Baytown, TX-RMP CAFO-FY 2026

Case summary

On April 25, 2025, EPA Region 6 began an investigation of a fire and explosion that occurred January 29, 2025, at Blue Tide Environmental, LLC (?Blue Tide?) located in Baytown, Texas. The purpose of the investigation was to determine Blue Tide?s compliance with the requirements of the CAA, specifically Section 112(r)(1) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. ? 7412(r)(1), the General Duty Clause. The information currently available to EPA, collected as a result of the investigation, suggests that Blue Tide is in violation of the CAA.

Defendants (1)

• Blue Tide Baytown, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TOPSAIL ENERGY BAYTOWN

  6651 W BAY RD, BAYTOWN, TX, 77523-8615

  Registry ID: 110070032056

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Blue Tide Baytown, LLC-Baytown, TX-RMP CAFO-FY 2026entered 2026-01-27

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $37,240

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2026-01-26Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-01-27Final Order Issued
• 2026-01-28Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2026-02-10Compliance Achieved