EPA v. Wonderful Citrus Packing/Rio Grande Juice Co-Mission,TX-RMP CAFO SEP-FY2023

Case summary

On March 21, 2022, there was an incident at the Facility that resulted in an accidental release. Pursuant to Section 114 of the CAA, the EPA requested, and Respondent provided, documentation and information concerning the Incident and compliance with Section 112(r) of the CAA, and Part 68 Risk Management Program requirements. On August 8, 2022, the EPA sent Respondent a Notice of Potential Violation and Opportunity to Confer letter. On August 19, 2022, the EPA responded to the documentation and information received from Respondent as a result of the opportunity to confer. EPA determined five findings of violation for process hazard analysis, operating procedures, mechanical integrity, and emergency response coordination.

Defendants (1)

• Wonderful Citrus Packing LLC DBA Rio Grande JuiceNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WONDERFUL CITRUS PACKING DBA RIO GRANDE JUICE COMPANY

  702 E. INTERSTATE HWY 2, MISSION, TX, 78572

  Registry ID: 110070566262

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)

• Wonderful Citrus Packing/Rio Grande Juice Co-Mission,TX-RMP CAFO SEP-FY2023entered 2023-05-18

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $27,200 · SEP: $101,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2023-05-16Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-05-18Final Order Issued
• 2023-06-02Enforcement Action Data Entered