EPA v. ROYAL ICE CREAM COMPANY

Case summary

On July 29, 2025, EPA issued a Notice of Violation and Administrative Order on Consent ( NOV/AOC ) to Royal Ice Cream addressing violations of Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act at the company's ice cream and dessert manufacturing facility in Manchester, Connecticut. The facility uses approximately 3,500 lbs. of ammonia in its refrigeration system. The facility is located in a primarily residential area, 1,250 feet south of Interstate I-384, and within 0.25 miles of the nearest businesses. Within one mile of the facility are other businesses, a public swimming pool, a preschool, and a children's museum. An EPA inspection revealed multiple deviations from the CAA's General Duty Clause requirements to design and maintain a safe facility taking such steps as are necessary to prevent releases and minimize the consequences of a release should one occur. The AOC requires Royal Ice Cream to (a) address the deficiencies identified during EPA's inspection and (b) certify compliance with the General Duty Clause requirements violated. General Duty Clause requirements are directly implemented by EPA. Although Connecticut is not delegated to implement this program, it will receive a copy of the AOC.

Defendants (1)

• ROYAL ICE CREAM COMPANYNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ROYAL ICE CREAM COMPANY

  27 WARREN STREET, MANCHESTER, CT, 06040

  Registry ID: 110071369010

Statutes cited

• CAA 112R — General Duty/Accidental Release

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• ROYAL ICE CREAM COMPANYentered 2025-07-29

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2025-07-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-07-29Final Order Issued
• 2025-08-20Enforcement Action Data Entered