Respondent owns and operates a petroleum product refinery. In May 2017 there was a refinery-wide power outage that resulted in flaring and a large release of sulfur dioxide and flammable materials from the Facility. In response to this incident, members of the public were evacuated, required to shelter in place, or visited the emergency room of local hospitals. In March 2019, the Facility experienced equipment failure that resulted in flaring and a large release of sulfur dioxide. In response to this incident, Solano County issued an advisory for residents with respiratory conditions. After these incidents, EPA performed several site visits as part of an inspection of the Facility between March 29, 2019, and July 30, 2019, to evaluate the Respondent’s implementation of and compliance with the requirements of Section 112(r) of the CAA, Sections 304-312 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (“EPCRA”), and Section 103 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”).
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