EPA v. KETTLE CUISINE

Case summary

On January 8, 2026, Region 3 issued an Expedited Settlement Agreement which settled EPA's penalty claim for violations of CAA Section 112(r) at the Kettle Cuisine facility, which is a perishable foods manufacturing facility that utilizes an anhydrous ammonia refrigeration system, located in Savage, MD. This enforcement action specifically addressed the facility's failure to conduct and maintain recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices specified by CAA Section 112(r). The respondent has agreed to pay a penalty of $3,000.00 to settle the matter.

Defendants (1)

• KETTLE CUISINENamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• MARRIOTT DISTRIBUTION SERVICES

  8704 BOLLMAN PLACE, SAVAGE, MD, 20763-9747

  Registry ID: 110000565004

• KETTLE CUISINE

  8704 BOLLMAN PLACE, SAVAGE, MD, 20763

  Registry ID: 110000565004

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• KETTLE CUISINEentered 2026-01-08

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $3,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2026-01-08Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-01-08Final Order Issued
• 2026-01-16Enforcement Action Closed
• 2026-02-10Enforcement Action Data Entered