EPA v. Hilmar Cheese-Dalhart, TX-RMP CAFO-FY2024

Case summary

On March 16, 2023, there was an incident at the Facility that resulted in an accidental release of 22 pounds of anhydrous ammonia and an injury of one (1) employee (the Incident). On January 11, 2024, pursuant to Section 114 of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. 7414, EPA requested documentation and information concerning the Incident and Respondent's compliance with Section 112(r) of the CAA 42 U.S.C. 7412(r), and 40 C.F.R. Part 68 (the Investigation). EPA determined one finding of violation of Operating Procedures.

Defendants (1)

• Hilmar Cheese Company Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HILMAR CHEESE COMPANY DALHART

  12400 HWY 385, DALHART, TX, 79022

  Registry ID: 110031262452

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Hilmar Cheese-Dalhart, TX-RMP CAFO-FY2024entered 2024-03-11

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $38,500

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2024-03-05Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-03-11Final Order Issued
• 2024-03-15Enforcement Action Data Entered