EPA v. HIGH LINER FOODS

Case summary

On March 20, 2017, Region 1 conducted a CAA 112r/EPCRA inspection at High Liner's facility in Portsmouth, NH as a follow-up to a small ammonia release at the facility in August 2016 that was not reported to the National Response Center. The facility manufactures and packages a variety of seafood product for distribution to grocery stores throughout the U.S. The facility contains a refrigeration system that uses anhydrous ammonia in a quantity above the RMP threshold. As a result of the inspection, Region 1 identified numerous areas of concern related to the failure to maintain a safe workplace and the lack of adherence to industry standards for the ammonia refrigeration system.

Defendants (1)

• High Liner FoodsNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HIGH LINER FOODS (USA) INC

  1 HIGH LINER AVENUE, PORTSMOUTH, NH, 03801-4146

  Registry ID: 110000570169

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• HIGH LINER FOODSentered 2018-09-25

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $7,200

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2018-09-25Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2018-09-25Final Order Issued
• 2018-09-25Enforcement Action Data Entered