EPA v. NORTH EAST REFRIGERATED TERMINALS INC

Case summary

THE COMPLAINT ALLEGES THAT NORHEAST REFRIGERATED TERMINALS INC FAILED TO (a) TIMELY DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A RISK MANAGEMENT PLAND ( RMP ) IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 103 OF CAA; (b) NOTIFY THE NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER OF AN APRIL 18, 2004 AMMONIA RELEASE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 103 OF CERCLA; AND (c) SUBMIT TIER II FORMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 312 OF EPCRA. THE COMPLAINT SEEKS UP TO THE STATUTORY MAXIMUM IN PENALTIES.

Defendants (1)

• NORTH EAST REFRIGERATED TERMINALS INCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NORTH EAST REFRIGERATED TERMINALS

  97 WOOD ST, MIDDLEBORO, MA, 02346

  Registry ID: 110023009938

Statutes cited

• EPCRA 323 — Provide Information to Health Professionals
• CERCLA 109A5 — Violation of 109(a)(5) Subpoena
• CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• NORTH EAST REFRIGERATED TERMINALS INCentered 2005-09-28

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $18,045 · SEP: $30,017

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2005-03-17Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2005-06-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2005-09-28Final Order Issued