EPA v. Seneca Foods (Montgomery) CAFO

Case summary

This enforcement action was filed in response to two hazardous chemical releases which occurred at the facility within three months of each other. On 5/24/2010, approximately 17,420 lbs of ammonia was released into the ambient air. On 8/18/2010, approximately 2,359 lbs of sodium hypochlorite was released into surface water, land surface or subsurface strata and ambient air. In both cases, the facility failed to immediately notify the NRC of the release - which is a violation of CERCLA 103a.

Defendants (1)

• Seneca Foods Corp. (Janesville, WI)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SENECA FOODS CORP

  600 5TH STREET SOUTHEAST, MONTGOMERY, MN, 56069

  Registry ID: 110000426888

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 103A — Notification of Hazardous Reportable Quantity Release

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Seneca Foods (Montgomery) CAFOentered 2013-12-13

  Primary law: CERCLA

  Federal penalty: $35,887

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2013-12-13Final Order Issued
• 2013-12-13Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2014-01-07Enforcement Action Closed
• 2014-01-07Pipeline Closed
• 2014-01-09Enforcement Action Data Entered