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06-2021-3345Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2021· Region 06

EPA v. Terra International (CF Industries)-Woodward, OK-GDC CAFO-FY2021

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

On June 3, 2020, anhydrous ammonia was accidentally released into the atmosphere in excess of the reportable threshold of 100 pounds. Respondent violated the General Duty Clause of Section 112(r)(1) of the CAA by failing to design and maintain a safe facility as necessary to prevent the release.

Defendants (1)

  • Terra International (Oklahoma) LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • TERRA INTL OKLAHOMA LLC / WOODWARD COMPLEX

    1000 TERRA DR, WOODWARD, OK, 73801

    Registry ID: 110000454320

Statutes cited

  • CAA 112[R][1]Prevention of Accidental Release/General Duty Clause

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Terra International (CF Industries)-Woodward, OK-GDC CAFO-FY2021entered 2021-06-03

    Primary law: CAA

    Federal penalty: $39,010

Timeline (6 milestones)

  • 2021-06-03Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2021-06-03Final Order Issued
  • 2021-06-08Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2021-07-08Compliance Achieved
  • 2021-07-08Air Resolved
  • 2022-06-09Enforcement Action Closed

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3602732774
Case number
06-2021-3345
Lead agency
EPA
Branch
ECDAC
EPA region
06
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Prevention of Accidental Release/General Duty Clause

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 06-2021-3345 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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