EPA v. Amerigas Propane 112r7 CAFO

Case summary

Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) between the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 9, and AmeriGas Propane, LP. The agreement addresses violations of Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act, specifically related to risk management practices for propane storage and handling. The violations include failures in maintaining hazard assessments, emergency response programs, and training requirements. AmeriGas Propane, LP has agreed to pay a civil penalty and implement corrective actions to address these deficiencies.

Defendants (1)

• Joseph McElweeNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (3)

• AMERIGAS PROPANE

  72 RIVERSIDE DR, BARSTOW, CA, 92311

  Registry ID: 110072000124

• AMERIGAS RAIL FACILITY ATWATER

  2463 N TEST CELL CT, ATWATER, CA, 95301

  Registry ID: 110065167580

• AMERIGAS - RENO, NV TERMINAL

  7700 NORTH VIRGINIA STREET, RENO, NV, 89506

  Registry ID: 110027803642

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Amerigas Propane 112r7 CAFOentered 2025-07-07

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $27,533

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2025-07-07Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-07-07Final Order Issued
• 2025-09-03Enforcement Action Data Entered