EPA v. Valero Refining - New Orleans, L.L.C.-Norco, LA-RMP AOC
Final Order No Penalty
Case summary
EPA conducted an inspection of the Valero St. Charles Refinery from June 27 to June 30, 2022. On May 8, 2025, and on various other occasions, EPA conferred with Respondent regarding the violations alleged herein and provided an opportunity for Respondent to submit additional information or materials. Based upon the information gathered during the Valero St. Charles Refinery Inspection, EPA determined four (4) violations of the CAA.
Defendants (1)
- Valero Refining - New Orleans, L.L.C.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (2)
VALERO REFINING - NEW ORLEANS LLC - ST CHARLES REFINERY
14902 RIVER RD, NORCO, LA, 70079
Registry ID: 110000448659
VALERO REFINING - NEW ORLEANS LLC - ST CHARLES REFINERY
14902 RIVER RD, NORCO, LA, 70079
Registry ID: 110000448659
Statutes cited
- CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Valero Refining - New Orleans, L.L.C.-Norco, LA-RMP AOCentered 2026-08-17
Primary law: CAA
Timeline (6 milestones)
- 2026-08-14Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2026-08-17Final Order Issued
- 2026-08-25Compliance Achieved
- 2026-08-25Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2026-08-27Air Resolved
- 2026-08-27Enforcement Action Closed
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3605122916
- Case number
- 06-2026-3549
- Lead agency
- EPA
- Branch
- ECDSC
- EPA region
- 06
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 06-2026-3549 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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