EPA v. FLEISCHMANN'S YEAST

Case summary

8/4/2011 - EXPEDITED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ISSUED, ASSESSING A PENALTY OF $3200. RESPONDENT SHALL MAKE PAYMENT WITHIN FIFTEEN DAYS. ALLEGED VIOLATIONS: EPA ALLEGES THAT THE RESPONDENT VIOLATED THE ACT'S CHEMICAL ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM WHEN RESPONDENT DID NOT PROVIDE EVIDENCE THAT: IT HAS REVIEWED, UPDATED AND SUBMITTED ITS RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN (RMPlan) TO EPA AT LEAST EVERY FIVE YEARS AS REQUIRED BY 40 CFR SECTION 68.190(b)(1). THE RESPONDENT'S RMPlan WAS DUE FOR ITS FIVE YEAR REVIEW, UPDATE AND RESUBMISSION ON OR BEFORE JUNE 10, 2009. AS OF MARCH 30, 2011, THE RESPONDENT HAD NOT UPDATED AND RESUBMITTED ITS RMPlan.

Defendants (1)

• FLEISCHMANN'S YEASTNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• FLEISCHMANN'S YEAST

  2743 RIVERPORT ROAD, MEMPHIS, TN, 38109

  Registry ID: 110000374041

• FLEISCHMANN'S YEAST

  2743 RIVERPORT ROAD, MEMPHIS, TN, 38109

  Registry ID: 110000374041

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• FLEISCHMANN'S YEASTentered 2011-08-04

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $3,200

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2011-08-04Final Order Issued
• 2011-08-04Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2011-08-10Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2011-08-22Enforcement Action Closed