EPA v. DAIRY MAID DAIRY, LLC

Case summary

On October 14, 2020, EPA Region III settled Clean Air Act (CAA) matter with Dairy Maid Dairy, LLC located in Frederick, Maryland. After a Risk Management Program inspection by the Oil and Prevention Enforcement Section on January 15, 2020, 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. Dairy Maid Dairy, LLC which uses anhydrous ammonia in its refrigeration process, specifically failed to provide proper relief vent height, machinery room ventilation, and ammonia pipe labeling. Additionally, Dairy Maid Dairy, LLC failed to provide required information for the Community Emergency Response Plan. Dairy Maid Dairy, LLC has agreed to pay a cash penalty of $2,400 as part of an Expedited Penalty Action and Consent Agreement.

Defendants (1)

• DAIRY MAID DAIRY, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• DAIRY MAID DAIRY, LLC

  259 E 7TH ST, FREDERICK, MD, 21701

  Registry ID: 110015763431

• DAIRY MAID DAIRY

  259 E 7TH ST, FREDERICK, MD, 21701

  Registry ID: 110015763431

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• DAIRY MAID DAIRY, LLCentered 2020-10-14

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,400

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2020-10-14Final Order Issued
• 2020-10-14Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-10-19Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2020-10-26Enforcement Action Closed