On April 26, 2024, there was an incident at the Facility that resulted in the fatality of one (1) worker while working in a scum pit. EPA sent an informal questionnaire to the Respondent, and the Respondent provided documentation and information concerning the Incident and the Respondent’s compliance with Section 112(r) of the CAA and 40 C.F.R. Part 68.
Based on the response provided on May 19, 2025, EPA conducted an investigation of the Facility to determine Respondent’s compliance with Section 112(r) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 7412(r), and 40 C.F.R. Part 68 (the “Investigation”).
The Incident occurred at one of the Facility’s scum pits, which had been offline and not in operation on the date of the Incident. Based upon the information gathered during the Investigation, EPA determined that the respondent violated certain provisions of the CAA.
ALLEGED VIOLATIONS
