EPA v. Valero

Case summary

This case addresses violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) by Valero Marketing and Supply Company ( Valero ), a petroleum refiner and marketer headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. On February 25, 2005, February 16, 2007 and in subsequent submittals, Valero informed EPA about a number of compliance issues at facilities located at Corpus Christi, Texas City and Three Rivers, Texas and Paulsboro, New Jersey. Regulations violated include provisions of the Reformulated Gasoline and Anti-Dumping regulations and the Gasoline Sulfur regulations, all under section 211 of the CAA. As part of the settlement with EPA, Valero has agreed to pay a $433,500 civil penalty.

Defendants (1)

• Valero Marketing and Supply CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• VALERO REFINING COMPANY

  ONE VALERO WAY, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78249

  Registry ID: 110042335096

Statutes cited

• CAA 211 — Regulation of Fuels - Motor Vehicle and Engine Fuels

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Valeroentered 2012-08-29

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $433,500

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2012-08-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-08-29Final Order Issued
• 2012-08-29Enforcement Action Closed
• 2012-10-06Enforcement Action Data Entered