EPA v. FREDERICK, CITY OF

Case summary

ON NOVEMBER 30, 2011, AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES AT THE EPA CONDUCTED AN INSPECTION OF THE CITY OF FREDERICK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FACILITY LOCATED AT 100 TREATMENTN PLANT ROAD IN FREDERICK, MD, TO DETERMINE COMPLIANCE WITH THE RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN (RMP) REGULATIONS, PROMULGATED AT 40 C.F.R. PART 68 UNDER SECTION 112(r) OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT (THE ACT OR CAA). EPA FOUND THAT THE RESPONDENT HAD VIOLATED REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING SECTION 112(r) OF THE ACT, SPECIFICIALLY: (1) THE OWNER OR OPERATOR OF A STATIONARY SOURDCE WITH PROCESSES SUBJECT TO PROGRAM 2 OR PGROGRAM 3 FAILED TO DEVELOP A MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO OVERSEE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ELEMENTS: AND (2) THE OWNER OR OPERATOR FAILED TO INSPECT AND TEST PRODCESS EQUIPMENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE MANUFACTURERS' RECOMMENDATIONS AND GOOD EINGINEERING PRACTICES, AND MORE FREQUENTLY IF DETERMINED TO BE NECESSARY BY PRIOR OPERATING EXPERIENCES.

Defendants (1)

• FREDERICK, CITY OF (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CITY OF FREDERICK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

  100 TREATMENT PLANT ROAD, FREDERICK, MD, 21701

  Registry ID: 110000557166

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• FREDERICK, CITY OFentered 2012-07-03

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $900

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2012-07-03Final Order Issued
• 2012-07-03Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-10-04Enforcement Action Data Entered