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01-2015-1015Administrative - FormalFinal Order IssuedFY 2015· Region 01

EPA v. GARELICK FARMS LLC

Final Order No Penalty

Case summary

EPA signed an administrative order on consent (AOC) with Garelick Farms, LLC of Lynn, MA. The company, a subsidiary of Dean Foods Company, operates a dairy, which uses anhydrous ammonia in the plant?s refrigeration system to chill milk and juices. A December 2012 inspection revealed that the company had violated many risk management program requirements of 40 C.F.R. Part 68. The AOC requires compliance with such requirements. The AOC does not preclude a further penalty action.

Defendants (1)

  • GARELICK FARMS LLCNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • GARELICK FARMS LYNN

    626 LYNNWAY, LYNN, MA, 01905-3030

    Registry ID: 110000310173

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • GARELICK FARMS LLCentered 2015-09-28

    Primary law: CAA

Timeline (2 milestones)

  • 2015-09-28Final Order Issued
  • 2015-09-29Enforcement Action Data Entered

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3600391225
Case number
01-2015-1015
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
01
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 01-2015-1015 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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