EPA v. Bureau of Reclamation
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
This is an Admninistrative Penalty action pursuant to CAA Section 112(r) and 40 CFR Part 68 utilizing an Expedited Settlement Agreement entered into with the United States Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. The violation involved failure to maintain records showing proper handling of chlorine gas and the participation of employees in a Risk Management program at the Yuma Area Office desalting plant. The Expedited Settlement Agreement establishes payment of a $7,500 penalty. Respondent has come into compliance with CAA Section 112(r) and 40 CFR Part 68.
Defendants (1)
- Department of Interior - Bureau of ReclamationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
U S DOI BUREAU OF RECLAMATION YUMA DESALTING PROJECT
7301 CALLE AGUA SALADA, YUMA, AZ, 85364
Registry ID: 110000471793
Statutes cited
- CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Bureau of Reclamation Expedited Settlemententered 2004-12-23
Primary law: CAA
Federal penalty: $7,500
Timeline (4 milestones)
- 2004-12-23Enforcement Action Closed
- 2004-12-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2004-12-23Final Order Issued
- 2005-01-12Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 138010
- Case number
- 09-2005-0020
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 09
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 09-2005-0020 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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