EPA v. Safeway Inc-Tom Thumb Alliance Distribution Center-RMP CAFO-FY2019

Case summary

An accidental release of anhydrous ammonia occurred, as defined by Section 112(r)(2)(A) of the CAA, 42 USC 7412(r)(2)(A). Respondent failed to prepare a sufficiently detailed SOP to correctly isolate the safety relief valves utilizing a 3-way manifold as required by 40 CFR 68.69(a)(l)(iii), Temporary Operations (valve changes). 40 CFR 68.69(b) requires that written Operating Procedures should be readily accessible to employees who work in or maintain a process. Respondent failed to establish procedures and train employees to safely isolate the pressure relief valves in violation of 40 CFR 68.71(a) and (b), Initial and Refresher training.

Defendants (1)

• Safeway Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TOM THUMB-ALLIANCE DISTRIBUTION CENTER

  743 HENRIETTA CREEK ROAD, ROANOKE, TX, 76262

  Registry ID: 110002349110

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][1] — Prevention of Accidental Release/General Duty Clause
• CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Safeway Inc-Tom Thumb Alliance Distribution Center-RMP CAFO-FY2019entered 2019-08-15

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $32,500

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2019-07-19Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2019-08-15Final Order Issued
• 2019-08-16Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2019-09-13Enforcement Action Closed