EPA v. Green Plains Holdings II, LLC (Blissfield MI) ESA

Case summary

On October 27, 2015, an authorized EPA representative conducted a compliance inspection of Green Plains Holdings II, LLC to determine its compliance with the Risk Management Plan regulations and found that (1) Respondent failed to train or cause to be trained each employee in maintaining the on-going mechanical integrity of the process and (2) Respondent failed to inspect process piping at a frequency consistent with applicable manufacturers' recommendations and good engineering practices. An ESA was issued and a civil penalty of $1,080 was ordered.

Defendants (1)

• Green Plains Holdings II, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• GREEN PLAINS HOLDINGS II, LLC.

  7025 SILBERHORN HIGHWAY, BLISSFIELD, MI, 49228

  Registry ID: 110028011005

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Green Plains Holdings II, LLC (Blissfield MI) ESAentered 2016-09-15

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,080

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2016-09-15Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-09-15Final Order Issued
• 2016-09-15Enforcement Action Data Entered