David Uhlmann, assistant administrator of the EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, emphasized the significance of the settlement. “Lima will pay a substantial penalty for its violations and install $150 million in emissions controls that will provide cleaner air and healthier water to a community that deserves nothing less,” he said.
Investment in Emission Reduction
The $150 million portion of the settlement will fund advanced emission control technologies aimed at reducing pollutants. The EPA estimates that these measures will decrease benzene emissions by 4.34 tons per year, hazardous air pollutants by 16.26 tons per year, and volatile organic compound emissions by 219 tons per year.
The investment highlights the importance of fence line monitoring, a method Uhlmann noted helps safeguard communities affected by refinery emissions.
Cenovus Energy $169M Deal : Legal Representation
The EPA is represented by Todd Kim, Zachary N. Moor, Rebecca C. Lutzko, and Guillermo Rojas from the U.S. Department of Justice. Counsel for Lima Refining was not immediately available for comment.
