EPA v. Citrosuco North America, Inc.

Case summary

CAFO issued 5/21/2003, assessing a penalty of $5,586. (CERCLA violation - $2,235 and EPCRA violations $3,351. Respondent failed to submit a completed emergency and hazardous chemical inventory form for anhydrous ammonia at its facility for calendar year 2001 to the LEPC, the SERC, and the appropriate fire department by March 1 of the year following the calendar year for which a report was required. In violation of EPCRA section 312. 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)

Defendants (1)

• Citrosuco North America, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CITROSUCO NORTH AMERICA, INC.

  5937 HIGHWAY 60 EAST, LAKE WALES, FL, 33859

  Registry ID: 110000588926

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 103A — Notification of Hazardous Reportable Quantity Release
• EPCRA 312 — Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Citrosuco North America, Inc.entered 2003-05-21

  Primary law: EPCRA

  Federal penalty: $5,586 · SEP: $21,657

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2003-05-21Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2003-05-21Final Order Issued
• 2003-06-04Enforcement Action Closed
• 2003-06-05Enforcement Action Data Entered