Respondent operated a facility that manufactures ammonium phosphate fertilizers and sulphuric acid. EPA conducted an on-site investigation of Respondent’s operations at the Facility pursuant to CAA Section 112(r), EPCRA Sections 304-12, and CERCLA Section 103 on January 30, 2020 (the “Inspection”). Respondent has informed EPA that the Facility no longer has any ammonia onsite as of May 24, 2024.
At all times relevant to this CAFO, Respondent produced, used or stored more than 10,000 pounds of ammonia (anhydrous) at the Facility. At all times relevant to this CAFO, Respondent produced, used or stored more than 20,000 pounds of ammonia (concentration 20% or greater) at the Facility. At all times relevant to this CAFO, Respondent was subject to Program 3 requirements because there are public receptors within the distance to the endpoint for the worst case release from its Facility and was subject to the OSHA process safety management standard set forth in 29 C.F.R. § 1910.119.
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