EPA v. TANNER INDUSTRIES INC

Case summary

On June 30, 2011, Region I filed a consent agreement and final order resolving Tanner Industries, Inc.’s (Tanner) civil administrative penalty liability for violations of the Clean Air Act’s Section 112(r) Risk Management Plan (RMP) requirements at the company’s facility in East Providence, Rhode Island. Tanner operates a number of ammonia distribution facilities across the country. In settlement, Tanner has agreed to pay a $28,350 penalty and install ammonia leak detection systems at six of its facilities nationwide, which will cost approximately $170,720. The installation is not a supplemental environmental project.

Defendants (1)

• TANNER INDUSTRIES INCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TANNER INDUSTRIES, INC.

  55 DEXTER ROAD, EAST PROVIDENCE, RI, 02914

  Registry ID: 110000758305

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• TANNER INDUSTRIES INCentered 2011-06-30

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $28,350

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2009-10-14Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2010-09-20Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2011-06-30Final Order Issued