EPA v. Raft River Energy I LLC

Case summary

Region 10 Resolves Clean Air Act ? 112(r) Violations at Raft River Energy I, LLC, Inc., (Malta, ID) On February 13, 2019 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against Raft River Energy I, LLC for violations of CAA 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that Raft River Energy I, LLC failed to update their risk management plan at least every five years required in 40 CFR Part 68. Updated plans provide important information to emergency responders and planners that include accurate chemical quantities, emergency contacts and demonstrate operation and maintenance of the facility. The violation has been corrected. Under the terms of the agreement, the company paid a penalty of $2,000.

Defendants (1)

• Raft River Energy I LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• RAFT RIVER GEOTHERMAL POWER PLANT

  2100 2950 S, MALTA, ID, 83342

  Registry ID: 110045950299

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Raft River Energy I LLCentered 2019-02-13

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2018-11-29Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2019-02-13Final Order Issued
• 2019-02-13Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2019-02-19Enforcement Action Closed