EPA v. Snappy Apple Farms (Casnovia) CAFO
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
In 2005, Snappy Apple Farms experienced two releases of anhydrous ammonia. These releases were less than the 100 lb reportable quantity and were not reported to the NRC. The LEPC informed the SERC that they could not get necessary information from Snappy Apple regarding their releases and their chemical inventory. Upon investigation the EPA determined that Snappy Apple exceeded the minimum threshold level for anhydrous ammonia and never submitted their Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory forms to the SERC, LEPC and local fire department for calendar years 2002 - 2004.
Defendants (1)
- Snappy Apple Farms (Casnovia)Named in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
SNAPPY APPLE FARMS INC.
961 NEWAYGO ROAD, CASNOVIA, MI, 49318
Registry ID: 110022866530
Statutes cited
- EPCRA 312 — Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Snappy Apple Farms (Casnovia) CAFOentered 2007-05-23
Primary law: EPCRA
Federal penalty: $7,919 · SEP: $4,581
Timeline (5 milestones)
- 2007-05-23Final Order Issued
- 2007-05-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2007-05-23Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2008-03-18Pipeline Closed
- 2008-03-18Enforcement Action Closed
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 600043526
- Case number
- 05-2007-3726
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 05
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 05-2007-3726 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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