EPA v. Wilmington Refinery 112R CAFO

Case summary

Consent agreement and final order issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region IX against Ultramar Inc., doing business as Valero Wilmington Refinery, addresses multiple alleged violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). The violations include failures in risk management planning, process safety information, hazard analysis, operating procedures, incident investigation, and timely notification of sulfur dioxide releases. The order mandates Ultramar Inc. to pay a civil penalty of $270,437 within 90 days and outlines compliance measures, while reserving EPA's rights to pursue further legal actions for any other violations. The agreement emphasizes the importance of adherence to environmental safety regulations to protect public health and the environment.

Defendants (1)

• Christine JamesNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ULTRAMAR INC

  2402 E ANAHEIM ST, WILMINGTON, CA, 90744

  Registry ID: 110000746658

Statutes cited

• EPCRA 304 — Emergency Release Notification Section 313 Program
• CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Wilmington Refinery 112R CAFOentered 2025-05-08

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $270,437

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2025-05-08Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-05-08Final Order Issued
• 2025-07-03Enforcement Action Data Entered