EPA v. TEXACO

Case summary

THIS IS A CIVIL JUDICIAL REFERRAL PURSUANT TO SECTION 113(B) OF THE CAA ISSUED TO TEXACO (TCI AND TEPI). THE VIOLATIONS INVOLVE EMISSIONS OF VOCS FROM HEAVY CRUDE OIL PRODUCTION OPERATIONS. THIS REFERRAL SEEKS (1) A CIVIL PENALTY; AND (2) COMPLIANCE WITH NSR AND SIP REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING THE INSTALLATION OF VAPOR RECOVERY EQUIPMENT ON STORAGE AND SHIPPING TANKS IN THE OILFIELDS. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE BOTH NSR AND GENERAL SIP REQUIREMENTS. SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY IS DESIGNATED A SERIOUS OZONE NONATTAINMENT AREA. EPA RECENTLY PROPOSED TO RECLASSIFY THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY FROM SERIOUS TO SEVERE NONATTAINMENT.

Defendants (2)

• TEXACO CALIFORNIA, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
• TEXACO EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• MIDWAY-SUNSET OIL FIELDS

  TEXACO KERN FRONT/KERN RIVER AREA, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93388

  Registry ID: 110010678025

Statutes cited

• CAA 173 — New Source Review Permit Requirements
• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• TEXACO (MIDWEST-SUNSET)entered 2001-07-31

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $619,714

Timeline (7 milestones)

• 2000-09-29Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2000-10-25Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2001-07-16Final Order Lodged
• 2001-07-16Complaint Filed With Court
• 2001-07-31Final Order Entered
• 2004-02-18Demand for Stipulated Penalties
• 2004-03-18Enforcement Action Closed