EPA v. ConocoPhillips Company (National Case)

Case summary

EPA alleged violations of New Source Review, New Source Performance Standards and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants under the Clean Air Act at several petroleum refineries operated by ConocoPhillips across the country, including this refinery near Ferndale, Washington. The violations will require corrective action to be taken by ConocoPhillips to reduce SO2, NOx, PM/PM-10, CO, and VOC (including HAPs such as Benzene) emissions from various process units at the refineries.

Defendants (1)

• ConocoPhillips CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PHILLIPS 66

  3901 UNICK RD, FERNDALE, WA, 98248

  Registry ID: 110000490139

Statutes cited

• CAA 112 — Hazardous Air Pollutants
• CAA 111 — New Source Performance Standards
• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• ConocoPhillips Company (NC)entered 2005-12-05

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $333,333 · State/local: $600,000 · SEP: $400,000

Timeline (7 milestones)

• 2004-07-29Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2004-07-29Referred To Headquarters
• 2004-08-13Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2005-01-27Final Order Lodged
• 2005-01-27Complaint Filed With Court
• 2005-12-05Concluded
• 2005-12-05Final Order Entered