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05-2026-5029Administrative - FormalFinal Order IssuedFY 2026· Region 05

EPA v. BONGARDS' CREAMERIES - PERHAM - ESA

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

112r ESA for not annually certifying SOPs, not having NFPA signage on machinery doors, and not keeping an accurate record of PRV installation and expiration dates. The penalty was based on the ESA penalty policy. Penalty paid on 6/1/2026.

Defendants (1)

  • BONGARDS CREAMERIES INCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • BONGARDS' CREAMERIES - PERHAM

    110 3RD AVE NE, PERHAM, MN, 565731831

    Registry ID: 110000427477

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • BONGARDS' CREAMERIES - PERHAM - ESAentered 2026-06-03

    Primary law: CAA

    Federal penalty: $2,700

Timeline (3 milestones)

  • 2026-06-03Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2026-06-03Final Order Issued
  • 2026-06-15Enforcement Action Data Entered

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3604983008
Case number
05-2026-5029
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
05
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 05-2026-5029 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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