EPA v. C S Storage IV (Lakeville)

Case summary

On August 24, 2026 EPA Region 1 filed a signed a Consent Agreement and Final Order ( CAFO ) between EPA and C S Storage IV Inc ( CSS or Respondent ) to resolve alleged violations of CAA 112(r) at its cold storage warehousing facility in Lakeville, Massachusetts ( Facility ), which 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 Respondent to pay a civil penalty of $103,488, obtain an engineering analysis of rooftop pipe racking stability, and certify compliance with IIAR 9 and the RMP Regulations. The CAA Section 112(r) requirements are directly implemented by EPA in New England. EPA notified the State upon settlement.

Defendants (1)

• C S Storage IV Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• COLD STORAGE SOLUTIONS LAKEVILLE

  220 KENNETH WELCH DRIVE, LAKEVILLE, MA, 02347

  Registry ID: 110045459865

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• C S Storage IV (Lakeville)entered 2026-08-24

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $105,234

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2026-08-24Final Order Issued
• 2026-08-24Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-09-01Enforcement Action Data Entered