Respondent owns and operates a fresh produce storage and distribution facility comprised of approximately 35 acres that includes cold room facilities and ice making equipment. An ammonia refrigeration system is used to cool fresh produce while in storage and for shipment at the Facility. On September 13, 2017, EPA performed inspections of the Facility pursuant to Section 112(r)(7) of the CAA, and Section 304-312 of EPCRA. Based upon the information gathered during this inspection and subsequent investigation, EPA asserts that Respondent violated certain provisions of the CAA and EPCRA.
ALLEGED VIOLATIONS
EPA alleges that Respondent has violated Section 112(r)(7) of the CAA, Section 312 of EPCRA, and the codified rules of 40 C.F.R. Part 68, governing the CAA’s Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions, as follows: