EPA v. YARDLEY FARMS, INC.

Case summary

On September 26, 2006, EPA Region III issued an Administrative Order to Yardley Farms, LLC in connection with its egg processing facility located at 612-30 West Sedgely Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. On June 16, 2006, a release of ammonia occurred at the facility causing an evacuation of residential homes in the area. EPA's Order, issued pursuant to Section 113(a)(3)(B) of the Clean Air Act, requires the facility to comply with the requirements of the General Duty Clause of Section 112(r)(1) of the CAA by identifying hazards which may result from accidental releases from the facility, designing and maintaining a safe facility, including its ammonia refridgeration system, and minimizing the consequences of accidental releases which do occur. Among other things, Yardley Farms must have an engineer assess the physical integrity of the ammonia refrigeration system, implement the engineer's recommendations for improvements, implement a preventative maintenance program and a personnel training program, have all equipment leak tested, and implement a leak detection program.

Defendants (1)

• JOSEPH MAMMANANamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• YARDLEY FARMS

  612-30 WEST SEDGELY AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19140

  Registry ID: 110028228497

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• JOSEPH MAMMANA, FACILITY OWNERentered 2006-09-26

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2006-09-26Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2006-09-26Final Order Issued
• 2006-10-09Enforcement Action Data Entered