Ohio Refining failed to maintain nine flare flow meters in accordance with the requirements of Table 13 of MACT Subpart CC, perform a benzene analysis for a set of fenceline monitoring samples, accurately measure, calculate, and record volumetric flow rate of assist steam used for its West Flare, operate the West Flare to maintain an NHVcz at or above 270 Btu/scf, and record images a reasonable distance above the West Flare flame suitable for visual emissions observations, all in violation of MACT Subpart CC. Additionally, Ohio Refining failed to install, operate, and maintain a Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit flow meter according to the requirements in Table 41 of MACT Subpart UUU. BP Products North America, Inc. previously operated emissions units associated with these violations prior to noon EST on February 28, 2023. There is a concurrent ACO with this CAFO.
This CAFO requires Ohio Refining to pay a penalty of $675,000 and resolves the Findings of Violation issued to Ohio Refining Company on December 21, 2022, and May 2, 2024.