EPA v. BROOKLINE ICE COMPANY

Case summary

On September 18, 2023, EPA Region 1 entered into an Expedited Settlement Agreement ( ESA ) with Brookline Ice Company, LLC of Boston, Massachusetts, 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 company was late in filing its 5-year RMP submittal, lacked adequate labelling on doors, vessels and piping/equipment, piping was not all adequately bump protected and Mechanical Integrity issues were noted regarding insulation and associated piping. The ESA requires compliance and payment of a $8,280 penalty.

Defendants (1)

• Brookline Ice Company, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BROOKLINE ICE COMPANY INC.

  225 SOUTHAMPTON STREET, BOSTON, MA, 02118

  Registry ID: 110059809961

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• BROOKLINE ICE COMPANYentered 2023-09-18

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $8,280

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2023-09-18Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-09-18Final Order Issued
• 2023-09-20Enforcement Action Data Entered