23/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 23/08/2024 17:59
August 23, 2024
"EPA is upholding environmental laws and protecting people's health in St. Croix," said EPA Regional Administrator Lisa F. Garcia. "This order on consent is a continuation of EPA's work over the past several years to address risks at this facility that may pose a threat to people and the environment. We will work closely with PHRT, and monitor progress, to ensure the directives are completed."
This administrative order on consent is the result of a September 2023 inspection that found potential risks associated with the handling of materials not previously removed from the facility, including liquified petroleum gas, or LPG, in LPG Units #1 and #2. This order outlines specific requirements for PHRT to mitigate these risks and addresses materials identified since PHRT removed other materials during the summer of 2023 under a prior order on consent.
Under the order, PHRT is required to:EPA will hold a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. AST. During the meeting, EPA officials will go over the details of the order and answer questions from members of the community. Click the link to attend the meeting.
To provide easy access for the community, EPA has established a toll-free hotline at (866) 462-4789 and is maintaining regular communication with the community. For additional details on the EPA's initiatives at this refinery, please visit the Refinery on St. Croix webpage.
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