EPA v. RAGOZZINO FOODS, INC

Case summary

On June 23, 2021, Region 1 entered into an Expedited Settlement Agreement (ESA) with Ragozzino Foods, Inc. of Tolland, Connecticut, resolving a violation of Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act (CAA). 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 that it has to improve safety at its facility as a result of conducting the Process Hazard Review. Connecticut is not delegated to implement this program.

Defendants (1)

• Ragozzino Foods Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• RAGOZZINO FOODS INC

  55 GERBER DRIVE, TOLLAND, CT, 06084

  Registry ID: 110071063889

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• RAGOZZINO FOODS, INCentered 2021-06-23

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $5,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2021-06-23Enforcement Action Closed
• 2021-06-23Final Order Issued
• 2021-06-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2021-06-25Enforcement Action Data Entered