EPA v. Tropical City Industries, Inc.

Case summary

EPA determined the Respondent failed to comply with its general duty, pursuant to Section 112(r)(1) of the CAA, (a) to identify hazards which may result from accidental releases of a regulated substance or other extremely hazardous substance, using appropriate hazard assessment techniques, (b) to design and maintain a safe facility taking such steps as are necessary to prevent releases, and (c) to minimize the consequences of accidental releases which occur. Respondent agrees, within sixty (60) days of the effective date of the Administrative Consent Order (the Order), to submit a detailed Work Plan with a schedule to identify and comply with all applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards and guidelines for anhydrous ammonia refrigeration systems. Also, Respondent will have a determination made of the total amount of anhydrous ammonia in the refrigeration systems at the Facility and address all the violations and safety concerns found in the May 2, 2016 inspection.

Defendants (1)

• Tropical City Industries, Inc.Named in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TROPICAL CITY INDUSTRIES INC

  95 HOSTOS AVE, PONCE, PR, 00732

  Registry ID: 110004888836

Statutes cited

• CAA 112R — General Duty/Accidental Release
• CAA 112[R][1] — Prevention of Accidental Release/General Duty Clause

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Tropical City Industries, Inc.entered 2016-09-30

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2016-09-30Final Order Issued
• 2016-09-30Enforcement Action Closed
• 2016-10-05Enforcement Action Data Entered