EPA v. WAL-MART STORES, INC.

Case summary

12/8/16 - EXPEDITED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ISSUED, ASSESSING A PENALTY OF $1500. RESPONDENT SHALL MAKE PAYMENT WITHIN FIFTEEN (15) DAYS. ALLEGED VIOLATIONS - BASED ON A COMPLIANCE MONITORING ON JANUARY 28, 2015, EPA ALLEGES THAT THE RESPONDENT VIOLATED THE ACT'S CHEMICAL ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM, WHEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, RESPONDENT DID NOT PROVIDE EVIDENCE THAT: IT DOCUMENTED THAT EQUIPMENT COMPLIES WITH RECOGNIZED AND GENERALLY ACCEPTED GOOD ENGINEERING PRACTICES AS REQUIRED BY 40 CFR SECTION 68.65(d)(2).

Defendants (1)

• WAL-MART STORES, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WAL-MART DISTRIBUTION CENTER #6097

  3701 RUSSELL DYCHE HIGHWAY, LONDON, KY, 40741

  Registry ID: 110020741982

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• WAL-MART STORES, INC.entered 2016-12-09

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,500

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2016-12-08Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-12-09Final Order Issued
• 2016-12-14Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2017-01-05Enforcement Action Closed