EPA v. RIO GRANDE SUGAR GROWERS

Case summary

1. SECTION 113(A)(3)(B) OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT ( CAA ), 42 U.S.C. SECTION 7413(A)(3)(B). 2. RIO GRANDE SUGAR GROWERS 2 AND 1/2 MILES WEST HIGHWAY 107 SANTA ROSA, CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS 78593 3. RESPONDENT WAS IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 112(R)(7) OF THE CAA BY FAILING TO DEVELOP AND SUBMIT A RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN (RMP) TO EPA BY THE JUN. 21, 1999 DEADLINE, AS RE- QUIRED. 4. RELIEF SOUGHT PURSUANT TO SECTION 113(A)(3)(B) OF THE CAA, EPA ASSESSED THE RESPONDENT A CIVIL PENALTY OF $3,500 FOR THE VIOLATION CITED.

Defendants (1)

• RIO GRANDE SUGAR GROWERSNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• RIO GRANDE VALLEY SUGARS GROWERS

  S.H. 107 2.5 M W OF SANTA ROSA, SANTA ROSA, TX, 78593

  Registry ID: 110017282000

Statutes cited

• CAA 112R — General Duty/Accidental Release

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• RIO GRANDE SUGAR GROWERSentered 2000-06-05

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $3,500

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2000-01-06Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2000-03-31Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2000-06-05Final Order Issued