EPA v. North Hobbs Plant-Hobbs, NM-RMP ESA-FY 2026

Case summary

On May 10, 2026, EPA Risk Management Program Reporting Center sent a letter to Respondent, notifying Respondent of its failure to update the Risk Management Plan on file with EPA for its facility located in Hobbs, New Mexico 88240 (the Facility ). Facilities subject to the Risk Management Program (RMP) regulations at 40 C.F.R. Part 68 are required to submit an updated Risk Management Plan at least once every five years. EPA?s review indicates that the update for the Facility was not submitted by the required due date of April 28, 2026

Defendants (1)

• North Hobbs PlantNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NORTH HOBBS PLANT

  1017 WEST STANOLIND ROAD, HOBBS, NM, 88240

  Registry ID: 110028675592

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• North Hobbs Plant-Hobbs, NM-RMP ESA-FY 2026entered 2026-07-29

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2026-07-20Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-07-29Final Order Issued
• 2026-07-30Enforcement Action Data Entered