EPA v. VALLEY MILK PRODUCTS, LLC

Case summary

On April 4, 2023, EPA Region III entered into a Consent Agreement and Final Order with Valley Milk Products, LLC ( Valley Milk ) resolving an alleged violation of Section 103(a) of the CERCLA against Valley Milk, in connection with Respondent's failure to timely report its July 30, 2021 release of approximately 5,867 pounds of ammonia from its dry, condensed, and evaporated dairy product manufacturing facility in Strasburg, Virginia. Specifically, EPA alleged that Respondent failed to immediately notify the National Response Center ( NRC ) of the ammonia release as soon as Respondent knew, or should have known, that a release of a hazardous substance or extremely hazardous substance had occurred from the facility in an amount equal to or exceeding the applicable reportable quantity, in violation of CERCLA Section 103(a). The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is aware of this action. The settlement requires Respondent to pay $24,024 in civil penalties to resolve the alleged violation.

Defendants (1)

• VALLEY MILK PRODUCTS, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• VALLEY MILK PRODUCTS, LLC

  412 E. KING ST., STRASBURG, VA, 22657

  Registry ID: 110000341194

• VALLEY MILK PRODUCTS, LLC

  412 E. KING ST., STRASBURG, VA, 22657

  Registry ID: 110000341194

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 103A — Notification of Hazardous Reportable Quantity Release

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• VALLEY MILK PRODUCTS, LLCentered 2023-04-04

  Primary law: CERCLA

  Federal penalty: $24,024

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2023-04-04Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-04-04Final Order Issued
• 2023-04-05Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2023-05-11Enforcement Action Closed