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05-2024-7814Administrative - FormalFinal Order IssuedFY 2024· Region 05

EPA v. KOCH FERTILZER-CERCLA CAFO

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

RESPONDENT FAILED TO IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY AUTHORITIES OF AUGUST 16, 2022 RELEASE OF 2,773 LBS OF ANHYDROUS AMMONIA.

Defendants (1)

  • KOCH FERTILIZER LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • KOCH FERTILIZER, INC.

    16078 HIGHWAY 169, GARDEN CITY, MN, 56034

    Registry ID: 110071339903

Statutes cited

  • CERCLA 103ANotification of Hazardous Reportable Quantity Release

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • KOCH FERTILZER-CERCLA CAFOentered 2024-03-08

    Primary law: CERCLA

    Federal penalty: $45,221

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 2024-03-08Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2024-03-08Final Order Issued
  • 2024-03-08Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2024-04-11Pipeline Closed

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3603898919
Case number
05-2024-7814
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
05
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Notification of Hazardous Reportable Quantity Release

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 05-2024-7814 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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