EPA v. Lear Corp. EEDS and Interiors d/b/a Renosol Seating (Farwell) CAFO

Case summary

This enforcement action was filed in response to violations discovered during a CAA 112(r)(7) (Risk Management Plan) inspection conducted on 7/28/2011. Respondent's Risk Management Program, prepared on 9/14/2010, failed to include numerous elements required by the RMP regulation. Respondent's failure to develop and implement a complete Risk Management Program at this facility is a violation of the requirements of 40 CFR 68.12(c).

Defendants (1)

• Lear Corporation EEDS & Interiors (Farwell, MI)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• RENOSOL SEATING/ LEAR CORPORATION

  505 HOOVER STREET, FARWELL, MI, 48622

  Registry ID: 110000407765

• RENOSOL SEATING/ LEAR CORPORATION

  505 HOOVER STREET, FARWELL, MI, 48622

  Registry ID: 110000407765

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Lear Corp. EEDS and Interiors d/b/a Renosol Seating (Farwell) CAFOentered 2013-04-03

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $119,000

Timeline (7 milestones)

• 2013-04-03Compliance Achieved
• 2013-04-03Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2013-04-03Final Order Issued
• 2013-04-03Demand for Stipulated Penalties
• 2013-04-03Enforcement Action Closed
• 2013-04-03Pipeline Closed
• 2013-04-04Enforcement Action Data Entered