EPA v. BEN & JERRY'S HOMEMADE INC

Case summary

On January 5, 2021, EPA entered into an Expedited Settlement Agreement (ESA) with Ben and Jerry's Homemade, Inc. of Waterbury, Vermont, resolving violations of the Clean Air Act's risk management planning (RMP) regulations, promulgated pursuant to Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act. The company operates a refrigeration system that uses more than 10,000 lbs. of anhydrous ammonia as a refrigerant. The ESA requires compliance and payment of a $15,000 penalty.

Defendants (1)

• Ben & Jerry's Homemade, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BEN & JERRY'S HOMEMADE, INC.

  1281 WATERBURY-STOWE ROAD, WATERBURY, VT, 05676

  Registry ID: 110070299078

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• BEN & JERRY'S HOMEMADE INCentered 2021-01-05

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $15,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2021-01-05Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2021-01-05Final Order Issued
• 2021-03-18Enforcement Action Data Entered