EPA v. TYSON FOODS, INC.

Case summary

4/15/10 - EXPEDITED SETTLEMENT AGMT ISSUED, ASSESSING A PENALTY OF $2,835. ALLEGED VIOLATIONS: BASED ON A COMPLIANCE MONITORING INSPECTION CONDUCTED AT THE RESPONDENT'S FACILITY ON OCT 1, 2008, EPA ALLEGES THAT THE RESPONDENT VIOLATED THE CAA'S CHEMICAL ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM WHEN RESPONDENT DID NOT PROVIDE EVIDENCE THAT: IT HAS ANNUALLY CERTIFIED THAT ITS OPERATING PROCEDURES ARE CURRENT AND ACCURATE, TO ASSURE THAT THE PROCEDURES REFLECT CURRENT OPERATING PRACTICES AS REQUIRED BY 40 CFR 68.69(c); AND IT PERFORMED AND DOCUMENTED A PRE-STARTUP REVIEW AFTER IMPLEMENTING THE PIPING UPGRADE MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE DATED DEC 9, 2007, AS REQUIRED BY 40 CFR 68.77(a).

Defendants (1)

• TYSON FOODS, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TYSON FARMS, INC.

  901 WEST JACKSON STREET, SHELBYVILLE, TN, 37160

  Registry ID: 110000370651

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• TYSON FOODS, INC.entered 2010-04-15

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,835

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2010-04-15Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2010-04-15Final Order Issued
• 2010-04-21Enforcement Action Closed
• 2010-04-21Enforcement Action Data Entered