EPA v. Freezer Queen Foods Inc.

Case summary

Administrative complaint issued for failure to properly implement a risk management program in accordance with 40 C.F.R. Part 68 at Respondent's facility. During EPA's inspection, it was determined that the risk management program implemented at the facility was incomplete and contained numerous deficiencies. The complaint includes a proposed penalty of $116,332. CCDS: EPA and Respondent entered into a Consent Agreement and Final Order to settle the administrative compliant, which was issued to Respondent for failure to properly implement a risk management program. The compliant had proposed a penalty of $84,936, and in settlement, Respondent agreed to pay $35,000. Respondent also agreed to a schedule to finish coming into compliance regarding the violations alleged in the complaint.

Defendants (1)

• Freezer Queen Foods Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• FREEZER QUEEN

  975 FUHRMANN BLVD., BUFFALO, NY, 14203

  Registry ID: 110000564416

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Freezer Queen Foods Inc.entered 2006-03-31

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $35,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2005-09-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2005-10-05Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2006-03-31Enforcement Action Closed
• 2006-03-31Final Order Issued