EPA EPCRA/CERCLA citations ($65K) for 350 pound NH3 release from refrigeration process

Respondent produced, used, or stored ammonia at the Facility and released a reportable quantity of an EHS, ammonia. On or about August 31, 2022, a “release,” as that term is defined by Section 329(8) of EPCRA, of ammonia in excess of 100 pounds occurred at the Facility (the release).

As a result of the information obtained by EPA and subsequent investigation, Complainant has determined that Respondent has violated the reporting requirements of:

  • Section 304 of EPCRA and
  • Section 103(a) ofCERCLA

Violations

  • Failure to immediately notify the NRC as required by CERCLA § 103
  • Failure to immediately notify the SERC as required by EPCRA § 304(a)
  • Failure to immediately notify the LEPC as required by EPCRA § 304(a)
  • Failure to timely submit the follow-up notice to the SERC as required by EPCRA § 304(c)
  • Failure to timely submit the follow-up notice to the LEPC as required by EPCRA § 304(c)

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