EPA v. Sodus Cold Storage (SB)

Case summary

On or about November 18, 2009, EPA conducted an inspection at the Facility to determine Respondent’s compliance with Section 112(r) of the Act and the applicable regulations set forth at 40 C.F.R. Part 68. During the inspection, EPA discovered violations of the requirements of 40 C.F.R. Part 68. On September 30, 2010 EPA issued an administrative order to compel compliance with all the requirements of 40 C.F.R Part 68. Injunctive Relief was cited in the areas of auditing, planning, record keeping and work practices under ACO, EA# 02-2010-1017. The Respondent was required to conduct an off -site consequence analysis; update their emergency response information; conduct a PHA in accordance with Part 68.76 and perform internal compliance audits every three years.

Defendants (1)

• Sodus Cold Storage (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SODUS COLD STORAGE COMPANY INCORPORATED

  50 MAPLE AVENUE, SODUS, NY, 14551

  Registry ID: 110002348754

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Sodus Cold Storage (SB)entered 2013-08-27

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $7,500

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2013-08-27Enforcement Action Closed
• 2013-08-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2013-08-27Final Order Issued
• 2013-09-11Enforcement Action Data Entered