EPA v. Wayne Farms LLC

Case summary

CAFO issued 9/14/2004, assessing a penalty of $10,562.50 for the CERCLA violation, and $10,562.50 for the EPCRA violations. Respondent failed to immeditely notify the NRC as soon as Respondent had knowledge of the release of anhydrous ammonia in an mount equal to or greater than its RQ at Respondent facility. In violation of CERCLA Section 103(a). Respondent should had immediately notified the SERC and the LEPC of said release of anydrous ammonia immediately after it had knowledge that the RQ of anhydrous ammonia was released. In violation of EPCRA Section 304(a).

Defendants (1)

• WAYNE FARMS LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (6)

• WAYNE FARMS, LLC

  COUNTY RD 114, ENTERPRISE, AL, 36331

  Registry ID: 110006795441

• WAYNE FARMS, LLC

  COUNTY RD 114, ENTERPRISE, AL, 36331

  Registry ID: 110006795441

• WAYNE FARMS, LLC

  COUNTY RD 114, ENTERPRISE, AL, 36331

  Registry ID: 110006795441

• WAYNE FARMS, LLC

  COUNTY RD 114, ENTERPRISE, AL, 36331

  Registry ID: 110006795441

• WAYNE FARMS, LLC

  COUNTY RD 114, ENTERPRISE, AL, 36331

  Registry ID: 110006795441

• WAYNE FARMS, LLC

  COUNTY RD 114, ENTERPRISE, AL, 36331

  Registry ID: 110006795441

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Wayne Farms LLCentered 2004-09-14

  Primary law: EPCRA

  Federal penalty: $21,125

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2004-09-14Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2004-09-14Final Order Issued
• 2004-09-17Enforcement Action Data Entered