Respondent operated a facility (the “Facility”) to process, store, and distribute prepackaged salads, fresh-cut vegetables, and other food products. At all times relevant to this CAFO, Respondent produced, used or stored more than 10,000 pounds of ammonia (anhydrous) at the Facility and was subject to the requirements of CAA § 112(r)(7).
At all times relevant to this CAFO, Respondent was subject to Program 3 requirements because it had public receptors within the distance to the endpoint for the worst-case release and was subject to the OSHA process safety management standard set forth in 29 C.F.R. § 1910.119.
On January 17, 2024, EPA performed an inspection of the Facility pursuant to Section 112(r) of CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 7412(r) (the “Inspection”). Based upon the information gathered during the Inspection and subsequent investigation, the EPA determined that the Respondent violated certain provisions of the CAA.
ALLEGED VIOLATIONS