EPA v. Ohio Power Co. d/b/a American Electric Power (Cheshire) CAFO
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
On 6/13/2004 this facility had a 1270 lb. release of anhydrous ammonia through two pressure relief valves. (RQ=100lbs.) This release did leave the facility's boundaries. The NRC was notified 19 hours after the release.
Defendants (1)
- Ohio Power Co. d/b/a American Electric PowerNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (2)
OHIO POWER CO. D/B/A AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER - GEN. JAMES M. GAVIN PLANT
7397 STATE ROUTE 7 NORTH, CHESHIRE, OH, 45620
Registry ID: 110043788327
OHIO POWER CO. D/B/A AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER - GEN. JAMES M. GAVIN PLANT
7397 STATE ROUTE 7 NORTH, CHESHIRE, OH, 45620
Registry ID: 110043788327
Statutes cited
- EPCRA 304 — Emergency Release Notification Section 313 Program
- CERCLA 103A — Notification of Hazardous Reportable Quantity Release
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Ohio Power Co. d/b/a American Electric Power (Cheshire) CAFOentered 2005-09-30
Primary law: CERCLA
Federal penalty: $16,013 · SEP: $87,097
Timeline (5 milestones)
- 2005-09-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2005-09-30Final Order Issued
- 2005-09-30Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2011-06-13Enforcement Action Closed
- 2011-06-13Pipeline Closed
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 159328
- Case number
- 05-2005-3643
- 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 05-2005-3643 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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