EPA v. Michigan Natural Storage (Grand Rapids)(SB) CAFO

Case summary

Michigan Natural Storage has 40,000 lbs. of anhydrous ammonia on site. This exceeds the reporting threshholds of both EPCRA 312 (500 lbs.) and CAA 112(r)(7) (10,000 lbs.). Prior to EPA's investigation, this company had never submitted the required forms under Sections 311 and 312 of EPCRA and had never submitted a Risk Management Plan under CAA 112(r)(7). The company also uses lead acid batteries which contain sulfuric acid. The amount of sulfuric acid on site in these batteries also exceeds the reporting thresholds of EPCRA 312 (500 lbs.) and CAA 112(r)(7) (10,000 lbs.) The company has corrected the lead-acid violations.

Defendants (1)

• Michigan Natural Storage (Grand Rapids, MI)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• MICHIGAN NATURAL STORAGE COMPANY

  1200 JUDD AVENUE SW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49509

  Registry ID: 110037954407

Statutes cited

• EPCRA 311 — Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• EPCRA 312 — Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms
• CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Michigan Natural Storage (Grand Rapids) CAFO (SB)entered 2012-03-02

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $27,276 · SEP: $170,351

Timeline (6 milestones)

• 2012-03-02Final Order Issued
• 2012-03-02Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-03-06Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2014-04-30Compliance Achieved
• 2014-04-30Enforcement Action Closed
• 2014-04-30Pipeline Closed