EPA v. ARROW PIPELINE STATION #3

Case summary

On November 20, 2024, Region 8 entered into a Consent Agreement with Arrow Pipelines, LLC (Arrow) to resolve violations of applicable permit conditions and New Source Performance Standards at multiple compressor stations located in Fort Berthold Indian Reservation (FBIR), North Dakota. Arrow owns and operates natural gas compressor stations compromised of stationary sources such as engines, tanks, and flares located in the FBIR, subjecting them to Title V and Synthetic Minor Source Permit requirements, as well as New Source Performance Standards of Subpart OOOOa. During compliance evaluations conducted on June 15, 2023, visible smoke was observed from a flare and hydrocarbon emissions were observed from closed vent systems. Additionally, Arrow failed to operate, monitor and record keep the engine requirements in accordance with the permits. Arrow agreed to pay $450,000 in civil penalties.

Defendants (1)

• Arrow Pipeline, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ARROW PIPELINE STATION #3

  47.729061, -102.590211, NORTH DAKOTA, ND, 58757

  Registry ID: 110062702918

Statutes cited

• CAA TITLE5 — Title V Permits

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• ARROW PIPELINE STATION #3entered 2024-12-20

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $450,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2024-12-17Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-12-20Final Order Issued
• 2024-12-27Enforcement Action Data Entered