EPA v. VENDA RAVIOLI INC

Case summary

On February 9, 2026, EPA issued a Notice of Violation and Administrative Order on Consent ( NOV/AOC ) to Venda Ravioli addressing violations of Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act at the company's pasta manufacturing facility in Providence, Rhode Island. The facility uses approximately 6,400 lbs. of ammonia in its refrigeration system. The facility is located in a mixed residential and commercial area, situated between a residential area and adjacent to an Amtrak Rail Yard, approximately 475 feet west of Interstate 95, and within 0.25 miles of the nearest businesses. Within one mile of the Facility are other businesses, a city park, a middle school, and large grocery store chains. 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 Venda Ravioli 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 Rhode Island is not delegated to implement this program, it will receive a copy of the AOC.

Defendants (1)

• Venda RavioliNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• VENDA RAVIOLI INC.

  150 ROYAL LITTLE DRIVE, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02904

  Registry ID: 110057875134

Statutes cited

• CAA 112R — General Duty/Accidental Release

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• VENDA RAVIOLI INCentered 2026-02-09

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2026-02-09Final Order Issued
• 2026-02-09Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-04-28Enforcement Action Data Entered