EPA v. JBS Packerland (Plainwell) CAFO

Case summary

This enforcement action was filed in response to violations to CAA 112(r)(7) which were discovered during a Risk Management Plan (RMP) compliance inspection conducted on 6/15/2011. Violations are related to a.) process equipment and technology; b.) operating procedures; c.) employee training; d.) testing, inspection and correction of deficiencies found in process equipment; e.) written procedures and f.) failure to prepare incident investigation reports.

Defendants (1)

• JBS Packerland (Plainwell, MI)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• JBS PLAINWELL, INC.

  11 ELEVENTH STREET, PLAINWELL, MI, 49080-9711

  Registry ID: 110000409344

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• JBS Packerland (Plainwell) CAFOentered 2013-10-29

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $67,900

Timeline (6 milestones)

• 2013-10-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2013-10-29Final Order Issued
• 2013-10-30Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2014-10-27Demand for Stipulated Penalties
• 2014-10-27Enforcement Action Closed
• 2014-10-27Pipeline Closed