EPA v. FIELDALE FARMS CORPORATION

Case summary

CAFO issued 5/72003, assessing a penalty of $6,703. Respondent also agrees to complete a SEP. Respondent failed to immediately notify the NRC as soon as Respondent had knowledge of the release of anhydrous ammonia in an amount equal to or greater than its RQ at Respondent's facility. In violation of CERCLA section 103(a). Respondent failed to immediately report the release of approximately 250 pounds, a quantity greater than the RQ, to the SERC and to the LEPC. In violation of EPCRA section 304(a). Respondent failed to submit a follow-up written notice to the SERC and to the LEPC in a timely manner. In violation of EPCRA section 304(c).

Defendants (1)

• FIELDALE FARMS CORPORATIONNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• FIELDALE FARMS CORP FURTHER PROCESSING

  1540 MONROE DRIVE, GAINESVILLE, GA, 30507-7317

  Registry ID: 110000519369

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 103A — Notification of Hazardous Reportable Quantity Release
• EPCRA 304 — Emergency Release Notification Section 313 Program

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• FIELDALE FARMS CORPORATIONentered 2003-05-07

  Primary law: EPCRA

  Federal penalty: $6,703 · SEP: $25,175

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2003-05-07Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2003-05-07Final Order Issued
• 2003-05-15Enforcement Action Data Entered