EPA v. PUBLIC SERVICE CO BAXTER COMPRESSOR STATION

Case summary

THIS COMBINED COMPLAINT AND CONSENT AGREEMENT FOR VIOLATIONS DISCOVERED AT AN INSPECTION THAT OCCURED ON APRIL 28, 2011. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; NOT MEETING EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS FOR HOSES USED TO TRANSFER A REGULATED SUBSTANCE,INCOMPLETE SPECIFICATIONS FOR ONE STORAGE TANK CONTAINING A REGULATED SUBSTANCE, OPERATING PROCEDURES ON THE FACILITY'S RMP DID NOT ADDRESS THE CONSEQUENCES OF DEVIATION AND STEPS REQUIRED TO CORRECT OR AVOID DEVIATIONS, RMP DID NOT REFERENCE THE COMBINATION OF A CHECKLIST AND STAION LOG SHEETS THAT THE FACILITY USES TO GOVERN EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONS AND DOCUMENTATION, API STANDARDS HAD NOT BEEN FOLLOWED FOR ON-GOING MECHANICAL INTEGRITY OF THE CONDENSATE TANK.

Defendants (1)

• PUBLIC SERVICE CO BAXTER COMPRESSOR STATIONNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• BAXTER COMPRESSOR STATION PUBLIC SERVICE CO

  NE SW SEC 3 T8S R104W, GARFIELD COUNTY, CO, 81630

  Registry ID: 110022507456

• BAXTER COMPRESSOR STATION PUBLIC SERVICE CO

  NE SW SEC 3 T8S R104W, GARFIELD COUNTY, CO, 81630

  Registry ID: 110022507456

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• PUBLIC SERVICE CO BAXTER COMPRESSOR STATIONentered 2012-03-27

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $50,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2012-03-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-03-27Final Order Issued
• 2012-04-04Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2012-06-21Enforcement Action Closed