EPA v. MASON HALL GRAIN COMPANY

Case summary

1/5/05 - EXPEDITED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ISSUED, ASSESSING A PENALTY OF $450, DUE WITHIN 15 DAYS. ALLEGED VIOLATIONS: RESPONDENT HAD VIOLATED REGULATIONS IMPLMENTING SECTION 112(r) OF THE CAA BY FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF 40 CFR SECTION 68. THE SPECIFIC ALLEGED VIOLATIONS CITED BELOW ARE RELEVANT TO THE ANHYDROUS AMMONIA PROCESS: 1. FAILURE TO COMPLETE, AND DOCUMENT THE RESULTS FOR THE HAZARD REVIEW (40 CFR 68.50(a) AND 68.50(c)). 2. FAILURE TO PREPARE WRITTEN OPERATING PROCEDURES THAT ADDRESS EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN AND EMERGENCY OPERATIONS (40 CFR 68.52(b)(4)). 3. FAILURE TO CERTIFY THAT THE REQUIRED RMP SPECIFIC COMPLIANCE AUDITS ARE CONDUCTED AT LEAST EVERY 3 YEARS (40 CFR 68.58(a)).

Defendants (1)

• MASON HALL GRAIN COMPANY (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• KENTON, TN

  4898 MASON HALL GRAIN ROAD, KENTON, TN, 38233-3901

  Registry ID: 110000533879

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• MASON HALL GRAIN COMPANYentered 2006-01-05

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $450

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2006-01-05Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2006-01-05Final Order Issued
• 2006-01-23Enforcement Action Closed
• 2006-02-06Enforcement Action Data Entered