EPA v. HANNAFORD BROTHERS COMPANY

Case summary

On December 30, EIP Region 1 filed with the Regional Hearing Clerk an Expedited Settlement Agreement ( ESA ) with Hannaford Brothers Company of Portland, Maine, for alleged violations of Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act. The ESA penalty was calculated under a national expedited settlement program, which is intended to apply to relataively minor, easity correctable Risk Management Plan violations. Hannaford uses anhydrous ammonia in its refrigeration system. The facility has corrected the violations and paid a penalty of $13,500.

Defendants (1)

• Hannaford Brothers CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HANNAFORD BROTHERS

  50 HEMCO ROAD, SOUTH PORTLAND, ME, 04104

  Registry ID: 110058913813

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• HANNAFORD BROTHERS COMPANYentered 2015-12-24

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $13,500

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2015-12-24Enforcement Action Closed
• 2015-12-24Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2015-12-24Final Order Issued
• 2016-01-28Enforcement Action Data Entered