EPA v. DEAD RIVER COMPANY

Case summary

On March 19, 2020, Region 1 entered into an Expedited Settlement Agreement with Dead River Co. and Green Mountain Railroad Corp. resolving alleged violations of Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act in the handling of propane at their facility in Bellows Falls, Vermont. Dead River Company operates a bulk propane rail terminal on the property, which is owned by Green Mountain Railroad Company. Alleged violations include failure to timely submit a five-year Risk Management Plan update and an inadequate inspection and testing program. The companies will pay a penalty of $14,700 and have certified that they have corrected the violations. Vermont is not delegated to implement this program.

Defendants (1)

• Dead River CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• DEAD RIVER COMPANY

  6 BEZANSON ROAD, BELLOWS FALLS, VT, 05101

  Registry ID: 110059810030

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• DEAD RIVER COMPANYentered 2020-03-19

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $14,700

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2020-03-19Final Order Issued
• 2020-03-19Enforcement Action Closed
• 2020-03-19Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-04-21Enforcement Action Data Entered