EPA EPCRA/RMP Citations @ Ethanol facility (Flammables and NH3 & $41,393)

EPA alleges that Respondent has violated EPCRA Section 312 and the federal regulations promulgated pursuant to EPCRA; and Section 112(r) of the CAA. On or about February 12-13, 2013, EPA conducted an inspection of Respondent’s facility to determine compliance with EPCRA and Section 112(r) of the CAA. Respondent stores approximately 924,000 pounds of natural gasoline for use as a denaturant, in excess of the 10,000 pound reporting threshold of 40 C.F.R. 370.10(a)(2)(i).  Records collected during the inspection showed that Respondent has exceeded the threshold quantity for anhydrous ammonia, storing approximately 97,200 pounds.  Respondent’s denaturant process stores approximately 924,000 pounds, with the entire weight of the mixture being treated as a regulated substance.  

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