The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) completed 38 enforcement actions from April 1 through June 30, 2012 to ensure individuals, businesses, and governments comply with the nation’s laws that protect public health and the environment. Of the 38 actions:
– 2 were RMP related to Anhydrous Ammonia refrigeration processes for a total of $47,633
– 2 were EPCRA related to Anhydrous Ammonia releases from refrigeration processes for a total of $126,919
– ALL 4 were from Region 10 enforcement
They are shown below.
|
State |
City of violation |
Date issued/ filed |
Respondent |
Description of Alleged Violation |
Penalty amount |
|
AK |
Unalaska |
06/08/12 |
Alyeska Seafoods, Inc. |
Violations of Risk Management Program (RMP)* requirements at seafood processing plant. |
$43,373 |
|
ID |
Caldwell |
04/27/12 |
Rhodes International |
Failure to properly report the storage of ammonia at Caldwell, ID facility. Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) |
$84,484 |
|
ID |
Rupert |
05/21/12 |
Brewster West LLC |
Violations of Risk Management Program (RMP)* requirements for anhydrous ammonia (CAA)* at cheese factory. |
$4,260 |
|
OR |
Boardman |
04/27/12 |
Columbia River Processing, Inc. |
Released 2,400 pounds of anhydrous ammonia at a cheese producing facility and failed to notify federal, state and local authorities in violation of (EPCRA)* and (CERCLA)*. |
$42,435 |
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