EPA v. Ed Miniat Inc. (South Holland) CAFO

Case summary

On 10/16/2009 the EPA conducted a CAA 112(r)(7) compliance inspection which found that the facility had not implemented the Risk Management Program as required. In addition, the inspection revealed that a release of 1,054 lbs. of anhydrous ammonia into the environment had occurred on 5/27/2007. The release was over 10 times the RQ of 100 lbs. The NRC was never notified of the release and the LEPC was notified approximately 13 hours after the release occurred.

Defendants (1)

• Ed Miniat Inc. (South Holland, IL)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• ED MINIAT INC

  16250 SOUTH VINCENNES RD., SOUTH HOLLAND, IL, 604731260

  Registry ID: 110000539720

• ED MINIAT INC

  16250 SOUTH VINCENNES RD., SOUTH HOLLAND, IL, 604731260

  Registry ID: 110000539720

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
• EPCRA 304 — Emergency Release Notification Section 313 Program
• CERCLA 103A — Notification of Hazardous Reportable Quantity Release

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Ed Miniat Inc. (South Holland) CAFOentered 2012-04-02

  Primary law: CERCLA

  Federal penalty: $72,800 · SEP: $76,425

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2012-04-02Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-04-02Final Order Issued
• 2012-04-05Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2012-11-30Enforcement Action Closed
• 2012-11-30Pipeline Closed