EPA v. CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION

Case summary

The Regional Judicial Officer issued a Final Order on July 21, 2010, accepting the Consent Agreement to settle violations of EPCRA Section 304 in connection with the release of ammonia from Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation, a meat packing facility located at Route 706 and Brewer Creek Road in Wyalusing, Pennsylvania. Cargill failed to immediately notify the State Emergency Response Commission (“SERC”) following the release of ammonia from the facility on June 8, 2007. Cargill also failed to provide follow-up reports to the SERC and the Local Emergency Planning Committee as soon as practicable following the release. In settlement, Respondent has agreed to pay a cash penalty.

Defendants (1)

• CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS CORPORATIONNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS CORP

  ROUTE 706 AND BREWER HOLLOW ROAD, WYALUSING, PA, 18853

  Registry ID: 110059999685

Statutes cited

• EPCRA 304 — Emergency Release Notification Section 313 Program

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS CORPORATIONentered 2010-07-21

  Primary law: EPCRA

  Federal penalty: $55,809

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2010-07-21Final Order Issued
• 2010-07-21Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2010-07-23Enforcement Action Data Entered