EPA v. Quantum Foods (Schmidt Road, Bolingbrook) ESA

Case summary

This enforcement action was filed in response to Risk Management Plan violations discovered during a CAA 112(r)(7) compliance inspection which was conducted on 6/8/2010. Violations include: 1.) Failure to update and revalidate the process hazard analysis in a timely manner; 2.) Failure to annually certify that the operating procedures are current and accurate; 3.) Failure to implement their own maintenance procedures; 4.) Failure to implement change management procedures prior to the installation of a new compressor; 5.) Failure to address the findings of their compliance audit.

Defendants (1)

• Quantum Foods (Bolingbrook, IL)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• QUANTUM FOODS PROCESSING FACILITY

  750 SOUTH SCHMIDT ROAD, BOLINGBROOK, IL, 60440

  Registry ID: 110000541405

• QUANTUM FOODS PROCESSING FACILITY

  750 SOUTH SCHMIDT ROAD, BOLINGBROOK, IL, 60440

  Registry ID: 110000541405

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Quantum Foods (Schmidt Road, Bolingbrook) ESAentered 2012-07-24

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,800

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2012-07-24Pipeline Closed
• 2012-07-24Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-07-24Final Order Issued
• 2012-07-24Enforcement Action Closed
• 2012-08-01Enforcement Action Data Entered