Respondent owns and operates an agricultural feed, fertilizer, chemical, and grain storage and supply business with two different facilities in Iowa. On March 7, 2016, an accidental release of anhydrous ammonia occurred at one Facility while an employee was replacing a pump near a supply vessel and resulted in injuries to the employee. On or about May 22, 2019, EPA conducted an inspection of both Facilities to determine Respondent’s compliance with Section 112(r) of the CAA and 40 C.F.R. Part 68.
Respondent was subject to Program 2 prevention requirements because pursuant to 40 C.F.R. § 68.10(g), the process does not meet the eligibility requirements of either Program 1 or Program 3, as described in 40 C.F.R. § 68.10(f) and (h), respectively.
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