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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDAQ-2024-008539Department of Environmental Quality Kimberly D. Shelley Executirc Direclor DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY Bryce C. Bird Dit'ector SPENCER J, COX Governor DEIDRE HENDERSON Lieutenanl Goventor J:une1.2,2024 DAQC-54s-24 SiteID 10253 (81) Sent Via Certified Mail No. 70190700000208346962 Ken Secrest UGC Midstream LTD, LLC 133 East 1000 North Roosevelt UT 84066 Dear Mr. Secrest: Re: Early Settlement Agreement - UGC Midstream LTD, LLC - Westwater Compressor Station - Grand County, Utah On March 28,2023, the Utah Division of Air Quality (DAQ) issued a Compliance Advisory to UGC Midstream LTD, LLC Westwater Compressor Station as a result of an inspection performed on February 15,2023. UGC Midstream LTD, LLC responded to the Compliance Advisory on April 5,2023, and on April I1,2024. Based on the findings of the inspection and responses to the Compliance Advisory, the DAQ determined that UGC Midstream LTD, LLC was in violation of: 1. Condition tI.B.2.a.1 of the Approval Order DAQE-AN102530014-18: The three (3) natural gas-fired compressor engines (Cat 3516 TALE) onsite did not have subsequent compliance performance tests conducted every two years. Section 19-2-115 of the Utah Code provides that violations of the Utah Air Conservation Act (the Act) and/or any order issued thereunder may be subject to a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per day for each violation. Based upon our civil penalty policy, we calculated a preliminary civil penalty for the above listed violation of $1,767. The monetary amount of the DAQ settlement offer specified below is derived from a pre-established schedule of penalties, which takes into account, among other factors, the magnitude and severity of the violation, economic benefit, cooperation of the source as well as the prior history of violations. See the attached penalty worksheet for details. 195 North 1950 West. Salt Lake Ciry, UT Mailing Address: P.O. Box 144820. Salt Lake City, UT 841144820 Telephone (801) 5364000 . Fax (801) 5364099. T.D.D. (801) 903-3978 w.deq.ttah.gov Printed on t00% recycled paper DAQC-545-24 Page2 All parties we deal with, whether private, commercial, or governmental are treated similarly in the settlement process. Early Settlement Agreements are based on the evaluation of the same factors and criteria in all cases. The DAQ acknowledges that the violation on February 15,2023, was addressed by UGC Midstream LTD, LLC. The required subsequent performance tests on the three (3) natural gas-fired compressor engines (Cat 3516 TALE) were conducted on February 2l-22,2024, and the test results showed all three engines to be in compliance with their emission limits during the time of testing. If you are interested in settling this violation, we are authorized to offer settlement in accordance with the DAQ Penalty Policy as follows: l. UGC Midstream LTD, LLC agrees to pay a reduced civil penalty in the sum of $1,414. Payment of a civil penalty precludes further civil enforcement for the above described violation against the named source. UGC Midstream LTD, LLC agrees to pay $1,414 of the stipulated penalty within twenty (20) business days from the date you receive this Early Settlement Agreement. 2. The DAQ retains its authority to take any enforcement actions based on any and all violations not specifically described above. 3. In the event any further violations of the Act, the Utah Air Quality Rules, the source's AO, or the Director's Orders occur, the DAQ may consider the violation described above in assessing a penalty for the subsequent violations, in accordance with the provisions of Utah Administrative Code R307- I 30. 4. Entering into this Early Settlement Agreement shall not constitute an admission of violation of the Act, the Utah Air Quality Rules, or the source's AO nor shall it be inferred to be such an admission in any administrative or judicial proceeding. The described violation will constitute part of the company compliance history for any purpose for which such history is relevant to the DAQ. At the DAQ's option, you may request a portion of the calculated civil penalty gravity component to be used to complete a Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) or credited toward the Utah Environmental Mitigation Fund to benefit present and future air quality within Utah. For more information, please contact the DAQ representative listed below. This Early Settlement Agreement constitutes an offer of settlement and is not a demand for payment. The Early Settlement Agreement reflects a reduced penalty for early settlement of this matter. If the above terms are acceptable to you, please sign and return this Early Settlement Agreement and a check in the sum of $1,414. Submit the signed Early Settlement Agreement and check made payable to the DAQ at the letterhead address within twenty (20) business days of receipt of this Early Settlement Agreement. Electronic payments are also available on our website at: http s : //deq.utah. gov/general/payment-portal. DAQC-s4s-24 Page 3 You may write or call to request a settlement conference with the DAQ representative listed below. A conference must be scheduled within twenty (20) business days of your receipt of this Early Settlement Agreement. If we do not receive a signed copy of this Early Settlement Agreement and payment or other correspondence from you within twenty (20) business days of your receipt, we will assume that you are not interested in resolving this matter as outlined above. This Early Settlement Agreement is intended to quickly resolve the non-compliance issues listed above and requires the immediate attention of your company. Failure to resolve this matter as outlined above may result in this offer being revoked and/or having this matter referred to a formal enforcement process, including filing a judicial case to collect penalties (up to $10,000 per day for each violation) and compel compliance in the state district court. If you have any additional questions regarding this matter, please contact Rik Ombach at 801-499-6095 or by email at rombach@utah.gov. Sincerely, 4--d Bryce C. Bird Director BCB:RO:rh cc: Southeast Utah Health Department DAQC-s4s-24 Page 4 Acceptance of Early Settlement Agreement I have read the above Early Settlement Agreement and I agree to the terms and conditions thereof. Company Name: UGC Midstream LTD, LLC Name: Title: Signature Date Telephone Number DAQC-s4s-24 Page 5 R307-130-1. Scope. This policy provides guidance to the director in negotiating with air pollution sources penalties for consent agreements to resolve non-compliance situations. It is designed to be used to determine a reasonable and appropriate penalty for the violations based on the nature and extent ofthe violations, consideration of the economic benefit to the sources of non-compliance, and adjustments for specific circumstances. R307-130-2. Categories. Violations are grouped in four general categories based on the potential for harm and the nature and extent ofthe violations. Penalty ranges for each category are listed. Utah Division of Air Quality General Administrative Penalty Worksheet Source: UGC Midstream LTD, LLC_ Westwater Compressor Station 1",*,,1 Site ID #:r02s3 I Violation Date(s): | 2/ts/202s HPV:NA L "3:ilill- | ,,, Condition II.8.2.a.1 of AO DAQE- AN102530014-18 The three (3) natural gas-fired compressor engines (Cat 3516 TALE) onsite did not have subsequent compliance performance tests conducted Up to $2,000 per day $1,767 DAQC-s4s-24 Page 6 (1) Category A. $7,000-10,000 per day. Violations with high potential for impact on public health and the environment including: (a) Violation of emission standards and limitations of NESHAP. (b) Emissions contributing to nonattainment area or PSD increment exceedances. (c) Emissions resulting in documented public health effects and/or environmental damage. (2) Category B. $2,000-7,000 per day. Violations of the Utah Air Conservation Act, applicable State and Federal regulations, and orders to include: (a) Significant levels of emissions resulting from violations of emission limitations or other regulations which are not within Category A. (b) Substantial non-compliance with monitoring requirements. (c) Significant violations ofapproval orders, compliance orders, and consent agreements not within Category A. (d) Significant and/or knowing violations of "notice of intent" and other notification requirements, including those of NESHAP. (e) Violations of reporting requirements of NESHAP. (3) Category C.Up to $2,000 per day. Minor violations of the Utah Air Conservation Act, applicable State and Federal Regulations and orders having no significant public health or environmental impact to include: (a) Reporting violations (b) Minor violations of monitoring requirements, orders and agreements (c) Minor violations of emission limitations or other regulatory requirements. (4) Category D. Up to $299.00. Violations of specific provisions of R307 which are considered minor to include: (a) Violation of automobile emission standards and requirements (b) Violation of wood-burning regulations by private individuals DAQC-s45-24 Page 7 (c) Open buming violations by private individuals. R307-130-3. Adjustments. The amount of the penalty within each category may be adjusted and./or suspended in part based upon the following factors: (l) Good faith efforts to comply or lack of good faith. Good faith takes into account the openness in dealing with the violations, promptness in correction of problems, and the degree of cooperation with the State to include accessibility to information and the amount of State effort necessary to bring the source into compliance. (2) Degree of willfulness and./or negligence. In assessing willfulness and./or negligence, factors to be considered include how much control the violator had over and the foreseeability of the events constituting the violation, whether the violator made or could have made reasonable efforts to prevent the violation, and whether the violator knew of the legal requirements which were violated. (3) History of compliance or non-compliance. History of non-compliance includes consideration of previous violations and the resource costs to the State ofpast and current enforcement actions. (4) Economic benefit of non-compliance. The amount of economic benefit to the source of non- compliance would be added to any penalty amount determined under this policy. (5) Inability to pay. An adjustment downward may be made or a delayed payment schedule may be used based on a documented inability of the source to pay. R307-130-4. Options. Consideration may be given to suspension of monetary penalties in trade-off for expenditures resulting in additional controls and/or emissions reductions beyond those required to meet existing requirements. Consideration may be given to an increased amount of suspended penalty as a deterrent to future violations where State of Utah SPENCER J. COX Oovernor DEIDRE HENDERSON Lieulenant Governor Department of Environmental Quality Kimbcrly D. Shcltey Execulive Director DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY Brycc C. Bird Direchr DAQ-2023-008254 DAQC-351-23 Site ID 102s3 (Bl) March 28,2023 Sent Via Certified Mail No. 70112970000188366805 Ken Secrest UGC Midstream LTD, LLC 133 East 1000 North Roosevelt, Utah 84066-3508 Dear Mr. Secrest: Re: Compliance Advisory - UGC Midstream LTD, LLC - Westwater Compressor Station - Condition II.B.2.a.l of the Approval Order DAQE-AN102530014-18 dated April6, 2018 - Grand County, Utah On February 15,2023, a representative of the Utah Division of Air Quality (DAQ) conducted an inspection of UGC Midstream LTD, LLC Westwater Compressor Station. The DAQ observed three (3) Natural Gas-Fired Compressor Engiries (Cat 3516 TALE) onsite without subsequent compliance performance test conducted every two years, which may be in violation of Condition II.B.2.a.l of the Approval Order DAQE-AN I 025300 I 4- I 8 dated April 6, 20 I 8. UGC Midstream LTD, LLC is required to comply with the above regulations. A written response to this letter is required within ten (10) business days of receipt of this letter. Additional details about the above observations and regulations are attached to this letter. Please contact Kyle Greenberg at kgreenberg@utah.gov or 385-306-6533 if you have any questions about this letter. Sincerely, .r,/,1- .tlu - ' Rik Ombach, Manager Minor Source Oil and Gas Compliance Section RO:KG:my cc: Southeast Utah Health Department 195 North 1950 West. Salt Lake City, UT Mailing Address: P.O. Box 144820 . Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4820 Telephone (801) 536-4000 . Fax (801) 5364099' T.D.D. (801) 903-3978 ww'.deq.utoh.gov Prirled on l00P/o recycled Paper DAQC-3s 1-23 Pagc 2 Potential Viol On Fcbrr-rary 15,2023, an inspector from thc DAQ observed UGC Midstream LTD, LLC Westrvater Compressor Station in Grand County, Utah. At the tirne of the inspection thc DAQ documented the following potcntial violation of threc (3) Natural Gas-Fircd Compressor Engines (Cat 3516 TALE) onsitc withor.rt subsequent compliance pcrformance test conductcd evcry two ycars. AO Conditions/Rules Condition II.B.2.a.l of thc Approval Order DAQE-AN102530014-18: A. Compliance test at least once evely trvo years. The Director may require testing at any time. The purpose of a Compliance Advisory (CA) is to document observations rnade by the DAQ. You are responsible fbr complying with the Utah Air Conservation Rules. There are possible administrative and civil penalties for failing to do so. Section l9-2-l l5 of the Utah Code Annotated provides that violators of the Utah Air Conservation Act and/or any order issued there under may be subject to a civil penalty of up to $ I0,000 per day for each violation. The rvritten response to this CA will bc considered in resolving the deficiencies documented in this letter. It rnay include infbrmation demonstrating compliance with the regulations or a schedule to bring your company back into compliance with the applicable regulations. The DAQ will review your response and this CA may be revised as a result of that revierv. Failure to respond in writing within ten (10) business days of receipt of this CA willbe considered in any subsequent enforcement action and the assessment of penalties. Possible DAQ actions to resolve a CA include: No Further Action Letter. Warning Letter, Early Administrative Settlement with reduced civilpenalty, Settlement Agreement with civil penalty, or Notice of Violation and Order to Comply. This CA does not limit or preclude the DAQ from pursuing enforcement options concerning this inspection. Also, this CA does not constitute a bar to enforcement action for conditions that the DAQ did not observe or evaluate, or any other conditions found during future inspections. A nleeting may be requested to discuss this CA. 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Iotal Postage I - :-P.?:.*:... 133 E 1000 Nciu state' zPt4 RoosEVELT ur g4066-3s0g DAQC-4|2-24 CAERS ID 102s3 (B4) MEMORANDUM TO: STACK TEST FILE - UGC MIDSTREAM, LTD, LLC - Westwater Compressor Station - Grand County, Utah THROUGH: Rik Ombach, Minor Source Oil and Gas Compliance Section Manager @ FROM: Kyle Greenberg, Environmental Scienti* #C- DATE: May 1,2024 SUBJECT: Sources: Three (3) Caterpillar G3516 LE compressor engines; SN: WPT00216, WPT002I5, and WPT00209 Contact: Ken Secrest: 970-675-4400 Location: Remote location in Grand County, UT Test Contractor: Great Plains Analytical Services, Inc. Permit/AO#: DAQE-AN102530014-18 dated April 6, 2018 Action Code: TR Subiect: Review of Stack Test Report dated April llr2024 On April 11,2024, Utah Division of Air Quality (DAQ) received a test report for the above listed units. Testing was performed February 2l-22,2024,to demonstrate compliance with the emission limits found in Condition II.B.2 of Approval Order DAQE-ANI02530014-18 and 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart JJJJ. The calculated test results are: Source Test Date Test Method Pollutant Tester Results DAQ Results Limits UnitA: Cat G35l6LE; SN: WPT002l6 Feb.2l, 2024 7E NO. 21.897 ppm @ts%02 0.267 s.ftto-hr 21.896 ppm@15%02 0.799lb/hr 0.271slho-hr 76.6ppm@15%Oz 2.79lblhr 2.0 g/hp-hr 10 CO 0.578 ppm @1s%02 0.004 eihp-hr 0.578 ppm@15% 02 0.0l3lb/hr 0.004 s/ho-hr 125.7 ppm@l1o/oOz 2.79lblhr 4.0 g/hp-hr 25p.VOC 15.215 ppm@15%02 0.177 elho-hr 15.027 ppm@r1%02 0.176 e/hp-hr 86 ppm@l1o/oOz 1.0 g/hp-hr Unit B: Cat G35l6LE; SN: WPT002I5 Feb.22, 2024 7E NO* 42.011 ppm @ts%02 0.618 p/ho-hr 42.007 ppm@15%02 1.310lb/hr 0.611 s/ho-hr 76.6ppm@15%Oz 2.79lblhr 2.0 g/hp-hr l0 CO 0.1 l8 ppm @rs%02 0.002 s/hp-hr 0.1l8 ppm@15% 02 0.002lb/hr 0.001 s/hp-hr 125.7 ppm@liYoOz 2.79lbhr 4.0 gihp-hr 25A VOC 8.774 ppm@15%02 0.124 ghp-hr 8.774ppm(@t5% 02 0.122 glhp-hr 86 ppm@I5% O: 1.0 g/hp-hr Source Test Date Test Method Pollutant Tester Results DAQ Results Limits Unit C: Cat G35l6LE; SN: WPT00209 Unit C: Cat G35l6LE; SN: WPT00209 Feb.22, 2024 Feb.22, 2024 7E NO* 31.708 ppm @15%02 1.304 s,/hn-hr 31.706 ppm@15%02 0.849 lb/hr 0.378 e/hp-hr 76.6ppm@15%Oz 2.79 tblhr 2.0 g/hp-hr t0 CO 0.647 @ts%02 0.016 g/hp-hr 0.647 ppm@15% 02 0.01I lb/hr 0.005 e/ho-hr 125.7 ppm@ll%oOz 2.79\b/hr 4.0 g/hp-hr 254 VOC 16.653 ppm@15%02 0.655 g/hp-hr 16.652 ppm@15%02 0.187 g/hp-hr 86 ppm@15% Oz 1.0 g/hp-hr DEVIATIONS: CONCLUSION: RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: None. The stack test report appears to be acceptable. It's recommended the emissions from the three (3) Caterpillar G3516 LE compressor engines be considered to have been in compliance with the emission limits of the Approval Order and 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart JJJJ. There was a clerical error in the report for Unit C; the stack diameter is 14 inches, see attached email clariffing this. This test is in response to Compliance Advisory @AQC-351-23), for not conducting subsequent compliance tests at least once every two years. DAQ Stack Test Review Excel Spreadsheets, UGC Midstream Test Report. UTAH GAS CORP UGC Midstream, LTD, LLC 760 Horizon Drive, Suite 400 Grand Junction, CO 81506 Phone 970.675.4400 April5,2023 SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL Rik Ombach Utah Department of Environment Quality 195 North 1950 West Salt Lake city, UT 841144820 rombach@utah.gov RE: Compliance Advisory Source Response DAQC-3s1-23 Condition II.8.2.a.1 of Approval Order DAQE-AN-I02530014-18 Westwater Compressor Station Grand County, Utah Dear Mr. Ombach: UGC Midsheam LTD, LLC ("UGC") has received the Utah Division of Air Quality ("DAQ") March 28,2023, Compliance Advisory alleging compliance issues at the Westwater Compressor station ("Westwater"). UGC's response to the alleged compliance issue is set forth below. UGC's Compliance Historv and Purchase of Red Rock Assets As an initial matter, UGC notes that it has an exceptional compliance history in Utah. UGC has been operating oil and gas midstream and production facilities in Utah since 2019 and to the best of our knowledge, this is the first Compliance Advisory DAQ has issued to UGC. UGC devotes substantial time and resources to ensure it is operating its facilities in compliance with Utah laws and regulations and we take pride in our stellar compliance record to date. UGC purchased Westwater from Red Rock Gathering on December 2,2019. As discussed below, we believe the compliance issue identified in the Compliance Advisory was primarily the result of a difficult period shortly after the acquisition where UGC had some key personnel turnover and file migration. The global pandemic only made these transitions more challenging. UGC believes we have identified the underlying issues and are in the process of implementing updates to continue meeting our high compliance standards going forward. UGC's Response to the Alleqed Compliance Issue For your convenience, and to avoid confusion, the issue identified in the Compliance Advisory is again set forth below verbatim. Quoted language from the Compliance Advisory is bolded and italicized to distinguish it from UGC's response. This response is made in furtherance of the withdrawal, compromise and/or settlement of the compliance issues identified in the Compliance Advisory, consistent with the Division's applicable regulations and policy. Division's Allesed Comnliance Issue: On February 15,2023, a representative of the (ltah Division of Air Quality (DAQ conducted an inspection of UGC Midstresm LTD, LLC ll/estwater Compressor Station. The DAQ observed three (3) Natural Gas-Fired Compressor Engines (Cat j516 TALE) onsite Compliance Advisory Response Westwater Compressor Station April5,2023 Page2 without subsequent compliance performance test conducted every hryo yesrs, which may be in violution of Condition 11.8.2.a.1 of the approval order DAQE-AN|02530014-18 dated April 16, 2018. UGC's Response: As noted above, UGC took ownership of Westwater on December 2, 2019, from Red Rock Gathering and was not provided any compliance records upon the transition. It is unknown when previous performance tests were completed prior to UGC's ownership. UGC took great steps to ensure compliance with the approval order, however, not long after taking ownership, the global pandemic hit which made transitioning the facility into UGC's compliance program difficult. During this time, UGC also underwent a file transition supervised by an individual that has since retired. UGC is unable to locate the test reports or proof of report submittals. Currently, the three (3) Cat 3516 TALE engines are temporarily offline but will be tested within 60 days of their return to service, although this will be dependent on weather and testing company availability. Per the approval order, DAQ will be notified 30 days prior to the performance test and the completed stack test will be submitted to the DAQ. The engines have been added to the engine stack test schedule and will be tested every two (2) years after the completion of the test in 2023. Conclusion UGC appreciates the Division's time and attention to this matter and looks forward to providing any additional information that may be needed to discuss this issue further. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact me at 435-828-1450 or ksecrest@utahgascorp.com. Sincerely, T.a* Ken Secrest Regulatory Coordinator cc: via email K. Greenberg, DAQ A. Mestas, UGC R. Plummer, UGC C. 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