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What will be the major legal outcomes for PES executives related to the 2019 explosion by end of 2024?
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Criminal charges • 25%
Civil penalties • 25%
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Settlement agreements • 25%
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EPA Settles $4.2 Million with PES Over 2019 Philadelphia Refinery Explosion, Clean Air Act Violation
Oct 8, 2024, 08:37 PM
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a $4.2 million settlement with Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) over the 2019 explosion at its South Philadelphia refinery. This settlement resolves the last remaining Clean Air Act violation related to the incident. The explosion, which occurred in June 2019, had significant environmental and health impacts on the surrounding community. PES, which filed for bankruptcy following the explosion, has been under scrutiny for its handling of the refinery and the subsequent cleanup efforts.
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