EPA v. C & S WHOLESALE GROCERS INC AND HATFIELD LOGISTICS

Case summary

Consent Decree (“CD”) that settles an action for violations of Section 112(r) of CAA by C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (“C&S”). The Complaint was filed and the CD lodged on 5/16/12. C&S operates a large refrigerated food distribution business with a cold storage warehouse at 95 North Hatfield Road in Hatfield, Massachusetts. EPA initiated an investigation after a release of anhydrous ammonia from the warehouse on May 9, 2007. The Consent Decree requires the company to pay a penalty of $126,700 and perform a SEP (Hazardous Materials Trailer & Equipment Purchase) worth $10,405. The Decree also requires a third-party assessment of the refrigeration system. The CD was entered on 7/26/12

Defendants (1)

• C & S WHOLESALE GROCERS AND HATFIELD NORTH LOGISTINamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• C&S WHOLESALE GROCERS - HATFIELD

  95 N. HATFIELD ROAD, HATFIELD, MA, 01038

  Registry ID: 110000560205

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• C & S WHOLESALE GROCERS INC AND HATFIELD LOGISTICSentered 2012-07-26

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $126,700 · SEP: $10,405

Timeline (7 milestones)

• 2009-07-01Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2009-07-02Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2012-05-16Final Order Lodged
• 2012-05-16Complaint Filed With Court
• 2012-07-26Concluded
• 2012-07-26Final Order Entered
• 2013-07-26Enforcement Action Closed