EPA v. PIER FISH CO.

Case summary

On November 20, 2020, EPA entered into an Expedited Settlement Agreement (ESA) with Pier Fish Co., Inc. of New Bedford, Massachusetts, resolving a violation of Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act. This ESA is part of a nationally approved compliance and enforcement pilot under the CAA 112(r) General Duty Clause, which is designed to ensure that small ammonia refrigeration facilities (< 10,000 pounds) have completed process hazard reviews of their systems. The ESA requires payment of a $5,000 penalty and certification that the company hired an expert to complete a Process Hazard Review, coordinated with local emergency responders, filed any missing Tier II forms, and provided EPA with a short statement about plans it has to improve safety at the facility as a result of conducting the Process Hazard Review.

Defendants (1)

• Fish Pier Co.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PIER FISH CO.

  68 CONWAY STREET, NEW BEDFORD, MA, 027400000

  Registry ID: 110063728328

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][1] — Prevention of Accidental Release/General Duty Clause

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• PIER FISH CO.entered 2020-11-20

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $5,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2020-11-20Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-11-20Enforcement Action Closed
• 2020-11-20Final Order Issued
• 2020-11-25Enforcement Action Data Entered