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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