EPA v. Southern States Cooperative, Inc.

Case summary

CAFO issue 1/14/05, assessing a penalty of $28,567-$19,565 for CERCLA violations; $9,002 for EPCRA violations. Respondent also agrees to complete a SEP. Respondent failed to immediately notify the NRC as soon as Respondent had knowledge of 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 to the SERC. In violation of EPCRA Section 304(a).

Defendants (1)

• SOUTHERN STATES COOPERATIVE, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SOUTHERN STATES COOPERATIVE CLAY KENTUCKY 75697

  251 EAST RAILROAD STREET, CLAY, KY, 42404

  Registry ID: 110000555051

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Southern States Cooperative, Inc.entered 2005-01-14

  Primary law: EPCRA

  Federal penalty: $28,567 · SEP: $3,900

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2005-01-14Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2005-01-14Final Order Issued
• 2005-02-15Enforcement Action Data Entered