EPA v. C S STORAGE IV INC (MIDDLEBOROUGH)

Case summary

On July 13, 2026, EPA Region 1 filed a signed a Consent Agreement and Final Order ( CAFO ) between EPA and C S Storage IV Inc ( CSS ) and Wood Street Fee Owner, LLC ( Wood Street ) (together Respondents ) to resolve penalties for alleged violations of CAA Section 112(r). The Respondents own and operate a cold storage warehousing facility in Middleborough, Massachusetts ( Facility ) that uses anhydrous ammonia in its refrigeration system. An EPA inspection revealed alleged violations of the chemical accident prevention provisions ( RMP Regulations ) found at 40 C.F.R. Part 68. This settlement requires the payment of a civil penalty of $111,438 and certification of compliance with the RMP Regulations. The CAA Section 112(r) requirements are directly implemented by EPA in New England. EPA notified the State upon settlement.

Defendants (2)

• Wood Street Fee Owner LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• C S Storage IV Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NORTH EAST REFRIGERATED TERMINALS

  97 WOOD ST, MIDDLEBORO, MA, 02346

  Registry ID: 110023009938

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• C S STORAGE IV INC (MIDDLEBOROUGH)entered 2026-07-13

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $111,438

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2026-07-13Final Order Issued
• 2026-07-13Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-08-19Enforcement Action Data Entered