EPA v. MAID RITE SPECIALTY FOODS, LLC

Case summary

On May 27, 2020, EPA Region III settled Clean Air Act (CAA) matter with Maid Rite - Specialty Foods, Inc. located in Dunmore, Pennsylvania. After a Risk Management Program inspection by the Oil and Prevention Enforcement Section on December 10, 2019, EPA found that the Respondent had violated regulations implementing Section 112(r) of the CAA which requires chemical accident prevention planning at facilities that use certain hazardous substances. Maid Rite Specialty Foods, Inc. which uses anhydrous ammonia in its refrigeration process, specifically failed to provide audible and visual alarms in its mechanical room in accordance with industry standards. Maid Rite - Specialty Foods, LLC has agreed to pay a cash penalty of $1,500 as part of an Expedited Penalty Action and Consent Agreement.

Defendants (1)

• MAID RITE SPECIALTY FOODS, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• MAID RITE SPECIALTY FOODS INC.

  105 KEYSTONE INDUSTRIAL PARK, DUNMORE, PA, 18512

  Registry ID: 110017806365

• MAID RITE SPECIALTY FOODS, LLC

  105 KEYSTONE INDUSTRIAL PARK, DUNMORE, PA, 18512

  Registry ID: 110017806365

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
• CAA 112[R][1] — Prevention of Accidental Release/General Duty Clause

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• MAID RITE SPECIALTY FOODS, LLCentered 2020-05-27

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,500

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2020-05-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-05-27Final Order Issued
• 2020-05-29Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2020-06-15Enforcement Action Closed