EPA v. STONER, INC.

Case summary

The Regional Judicial Officer issued a Final Order on June 28, 2023, accepting the Consent Agreement to commence and settle violations of CAA 112(r)(7). EPA determined that Stoner Inc., the owner, and operators of a manufacturing facility for specialized cleaners, lubricants, and coatings, had violated the CAA and the Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions by failing to submit a risk management plan. On August 2, 2022, EPA had issued an Administrative Compliance Order on Consent (Order) to Stoner, under which the company retained a third-party contractor to assess the Facility's compliance with the Risk Management Program, conduct any necessary improvements to ensure compliance, and submit a risk management plan. Stoner has complied with the Order. The facility is located in an area of potential EJ concern, with two demographic indicators (below high school education and young population) below state averages and one environmental indicator (particulate matter) around the 80th percentile for the nation. In settlement of the CAA 112(r)(7) violation, Stoner agreed to pay a cash penalty of $86,022. This case seeks to ensure that facilities that store extremely hazardous substances safely store their chemicals to reduce the likelihood of accidental chemical releases and the resulting potential harm to neighboring communities and the environment, which is especially important in potential EJ areas. The CAA Section 112(r) program is not delegated to Pennsylvania, but Pennsylvania has been notified of this action and has not raised any objections.

Defendants (1)

• STONER, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• STONER, INC.

  1070 ROBERT FULTON HWY, QUARRYVILLE, PA, 17566

  Registry ID: 110000333997

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)

• STONER, INC.entered 2023-06-28

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $86,022

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2023-06-28Final Order Issued
• 2023-06-28Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-06-30Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2023-07-05Enforcement Action Closed