EPA v. Kiva Energy dba Terminals LLC

Case summary

On August 8, 2023, EPA Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement resolving violations of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) by Kiva Energy, Inc. dba LP Terminals LLC located in Manteca, California. Kiva Energy, Inc. dba LP Terminals LLC owns and operates two facilities, one in Arlington, Washington and one in Washougal, Washington, which failed to timely file the EPCRA 312 annual Tier II chemical inventory reports to the State Emergency Response Commission, the Local Emergency Planning Commission and the fire department with jurisdiction over the facilities. EPCRA 312 annual Tier II reporting supports emergency planning efforts at the state and local levels and provides the public and local governments with information concerning potential chemical hazards present in their communities. Both facilities are located in an area of significant EJ concerns. Kiva Energy, Inc. dba LP Terminals LLC agreed to pay a penalty of $5,000.

Defendants (1)

• Kiva Energy dba LP Terminals LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• KIVA ENERGY INC

  20715 67TH AVENUE, ARLINGTON, WA, 98223

  Registry ID: 110023012871

Statutes cited

• EPCRA 312 — Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Kiva Energy dba Terminals LLCentered 2023-08-07

  Primary law: EPCRA

  Federal penalty: $5,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2023-07-11Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2023-08-07Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-08-07Final Order Issued
• 2023-10-30Enforcement Action Closed