EPA v. Morrell John & Co. (Springdale) - CAFO
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
Release of 6000 lbs. of anhydrous ammonia at a meat processing plant outside of Cincinnati. Morrell failed to notify the NRC, SERC and LEPCs in two separate counties. Morrell also failed to provide follow-up information to the SERC and LEPCs.
Defendants (1)
- Morrell John & Co. (Springdale)Named in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
MORRELL, JOHN AND CO
801 E KEMPER RD, SPRINGDALE, OH, 45246
Registry ID: 110010598166
Statutes cited
- EPCRA 304 — Emergency Release Notification Section 313 Program
- CERCLA 103A — Notification of Hazardous Reportable Quantity Release
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Morrell John & Co. (Springdale) - CAFOentered 2002-01-16
Primary law: CERCLA
Federal penalty: $20,812 · SEP: $401,000
Timeline (5 milestones)
- 2001-03-19Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2002-01-16Final Order Issued
- 2005-08-17Enforcement Action Closed
- 2005-08-17Pipeline Closed
- 2005-08-18Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 154556
- Case number
- 05-2005-3637
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 05
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Emergency Release Notification Section 313 Program
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 05-2005-3637 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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