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Wilmington Refinery 112R CAFO

Administrative - Formal · FY2025 · — · Final Order With Penalty · 3604449479

Penalty
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Compliance action

Case

Case Number
09-2025-3517
Type
Administrative - Formal
Lead
EPA
Outcome
Final Order With Penalty
Multimedia
Self-disclosure
N

Defendants (1)

Summary

Consent agreement and final order issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region IX against Ultramar Inc., doing business as Valero Wilmington Refinery, addresses multiple alleged violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). The violations include failures in risk management planning, process safety information, hazard analysis, operating procedures, incident investigation, and timely notification of sulfur dioxide releases. The order mandates Ultramar Inc. to pay a civil penalty of $270,437 within 90 days and outlines compliance measures, while reserving EPA's rights to pursue further legal actions for any other violations. The agreement emphasizes the importance of adherence to environmental safety regulations to protect public health and the environment.

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