EPA v. Harlan Bakeries

Case summary

Harlan Bakeries failed to immediately report to the NRC a release of approximately 400 pounds of ammonia which occurred at their facility on 7/20/1998, and failed to immediately report to the NRC, SERC, and LEPC a release of approximately 400 pounds of ammonia which occurred on 10/5/1998. In additon, Harlan failed to timely submit a written follow up report to the SERC and LEPC after the 10/5/1998 release.

Defendants (1)

• Harlan BakeriesNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HARLAN BAKERIES LLC

  7597 E US 36, AVON, IN, 461237171

  Registry ID: 110000714950

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 103A — Notification of Hazardous Reportable Quantity Release
• EPCRA 304 — Emergency Release Notification Section 313 Program

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• HARLAN BAKERIESentered 2004-08-06

  Primary law: EPCRA

  Federal penalty: $55,605 · SEP: $144,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2003-07-09Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2003-10-20Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2004-08-06Final Order Issued