EPA v. QUICK PLUG N A INC

Case summary

On March 11, 2021, Region 1 filed a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) to resolve alleged violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112(r) General Duty Clause and Risk Management Program by Quick Plug N.A., Inc. at its former South Portland, Maine facility. Issues at the facility were identified during an EPA inspection and included failure to file a risk management plan. EPA also identified concerns regarding the handling and storage of toluene diisocyanate, an extremely hazardous substance, used during the production of growth media for plants.

Defendants (1)

• Quick Plug North America, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• GROW-TECH LLC

  165 PLEASANT AVENUE, SOUTH PORTLAND, ME, 04106

  Registry ID: 110046278791

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][1] — Prevention of Accidental Release/General Duty Clause
• CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• QUICK PLUG N A INCentered 2021-03-11

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $137,294

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2021-03-11Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2021-03-11Final Order Issued
• 2021-03-22Enforcement Action Data Entered