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05-2011-7083Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2011· Region 05

EPA v. Superior Ag Resources COOP (Richland)

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

Superior Ag failed to notify the NRC, SERC and LEPC in a timely manner following the release of 1500 lbs of ammonia which occurred during an attempted theft.

Defendants (1)

  • Superior Ag Resources COOP (Richland, IN)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • SUPERIOR AG RESOURCES COOP

    2504 N STATE RD 161, RICHLAND, IN, 47634

    Registry ID: 110038224962

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Superior Ag Resources COOP (Richland) CAFOentered 2011-07-13

    Primary law: EPCRA

    Federal penalty: $17,500 · SEP: $65,625

Timeline (5 milestones)

  • 2011-07-13Final Order Issued
  • 2011-07-13Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2011-07-18Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2011-10-26Enforcement Action Closed
  • 2011-10-26Pipeline Closed

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
2600037032
Case number
05-2011-7083
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
05
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Notification of Hazardous Reportable Quantity Release

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 05-2011-7083 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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