EPA v. KLAMATH COGENERATION PROJECT

Case summary

On July 27, 2023 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against Klamath Energy LLC for violations of CAA ? 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that Klamath Energy LLC located in Klamath Falls, Oregon 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. According to EJScreen, this facility is an area of potential EJ concern for indexes in the State Percentile and USA Percentile. Under the terms of the agreement, the company paid a penalty of $2,000.

Defendants (1)

• KLAMATH ENERGY LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• KLAMATH COGENERATION PLANT

  4940 US-97, KLAMATH FALLS, OR, 97601

  Registry ID: 110006911404

• KLAMATH COGENERATION PLANT

  4940 US-97, KLAMATH FALLS, OR, 97601

  Registry ID: 110006911404

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• KLAMATH COGENERATION PROJECTentered 2023-07-27

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2023-06-21Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2023-07-27Final Order Issued
• 2023-07-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-10-30Enforcement Action Closed