EPA v. GOETZEL 25-29 PAD

Case summary

On September 24, 2019, the EPA RMP team conducted an inspection of the SRC Energy Goetzel and Troudt Pads. Shortly after SRC Energy merged with PDC Energy. The inspection and follow-up investigation review determined that both facilities failed to comply with safety information, failed to complete required operating procedures, failed to report correct amounts of hazardous chemicals. The facility has corrected the violations and ECAD had closed out this matter with two $5,700 ESAs.

Defendants (1)

• PDC ENERGY, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• GOETZEL 7-29 PAD

  NESW SEC. 29, T6N R66W, GREELEY, CO, 80631

  Registry ID: 110070254560

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• GOETZEL 25-29 PADentered 2020-09-14

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $5,700

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2020-09-14Final Order Issued
• 2020-09-14Enforcement Action Closed
• 2020-09-14Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-10-08Enforcement Action Data Entered