EPA has announced a settlement with a refinery, resolving alleged Clean Air Act violations. The company has agreed to pay civil penalties of $115,000 for violations of risk management program requirements associated with the storage and use of flammable substances and hazardous chemicals.
On December 15 and 16, 2011, EPA conducted an inspection of the refinery to determine compliance with section 112(r)(7) of the CAA and 40 C.F.R. Part68 (EPA inspection). During the inspection, EPA observed violations of 40 C.F.R. Part 68. The violations are: