PLEASE NOTE: I normally do not post this type of citation as it is insignificant in dollar amounts; however, this one seems very odd so I posted it. Painting over a name plate, which is actually still legible (even if it was not, it was cleaned and fully legible) was a $1500 citation AND was the ONLY citation issued for the inspection.
On October 17, 2014, EPA conducted a compliance inspection of Respondent’s Facility to determine its compliance with the Risk Management Plan (“RMP”) regulations promulgated pursuant to Section 112(r) of the Act, and set forth at 40 C.F.R. Part 68. Based on the October 17, 2014 inspection and documents submitted by Respondent, EPA has determined that Respondent violated the following regulation:
40 C.F.R. § 68.48 Respondent failed to ensure the process is designed in compliance with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices. Specifically the 30,000 gallon storage vessel’s name plate was painted over and therefore illegible.
SETTLEMENT
In consideration of Respondent’s full compliance history, its good faith efforts to comply, other factors as justice may require, and upon consideration of the entire record, the parties enter into this ESA in order to resolve any civil penalties for these alleged violations for the total penalty amount of $1,500.
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