EPA v. R.L. ZIEGLER COMPANY, INC.

Case summary

8/21/2007 - EXPEDITED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ASSESSING A PENALTY OF $1,260, DUE WITHIN 15 DAYS. EPA ALLEGES THAT RESPONDENT VIOLATED THE ACT'S CHEMICAL ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM WHEN RESPONDENT DID NOT PROVIDE EVIDENCE THAT IT HAD: UPDATED AND REVALIDATED THE PROCESS HAZARD ANALYSIS (PHA) AT LEAST EVERY 5 YRS AS REQUIRED BY 40 CFR 68.67(f); DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED WRITTEN OPERATING PROCEDURES THAT ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS FOUND AT 40 CFR 68.69(a): SAFETY AND HEALTH CONSIDERATION, INCLUDING (3)(i) PROPERTIES OF, AND HAZARDS PRESENTED BY THE CHEMICALS USED IN THE PROCESS AND 3(iii) CONTROL MEASURES TO BE TAKEN IF PHYSICAL CONTACT OR AIRBORNE EXPOSURE OCCURS; AND RETAINED THE TWO MOST RECENT COMPLIANCE AUDIT REPORTS AS REQUIRED BY 40 CFR 68.79(e).

Defendants (1)

• R.L. ZEIGLER COMPANY, INCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• R.L. ZEIGLER COMPANY, INC

  1 PLANT STREET, SELMA, AL, 36703

  Registry ID: 110000509913

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• R.L. ZIEGLER COMPANY, INC.entered 2007-08-21

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,260

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2007-08-21Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2007-08-21Final Order Issued
• 2007-08-28Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2007-09-29Enforcement Action Closed