EPA v. MAINE WILD BLUEBERRY

Case summary

On September 29, 2017, EPA signed a Notice of Violation and Administrative Order on Consent (NOV/AOC) to The Maine Wild Blueberry Company. The company, a subsidiary of Oxford Frozen Foods, Inc., is a major supplier of frozen wild blueberries that uses anhydrous ammonia in its refrigeration system. An EPA inspection revealed that the company had violated many risk management program requirements of 40 C.F.R. Part 68. The Region anticipates to follow up the AOC with a penalty action. The AOC will improve chemical safety at this facility. Maine is not delegated to implement the RMP program

Defendants (1)

• Maine Wild BlueberryNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• MAINE WILD BLUEBERRY CO

  78 ELM STREET, MACHIAS, ME, 04654

  Registry ID: 110000568724

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• MAINE WILD BLUEBERRYentered 2017-09-29

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2017-09-29Final Order Issued
• 2017-10-04Enforcement Action Data Entered