EPA v. Simmons Prepared Foods-Van Buren, AR-RMP CAFO with SEP-FY 2024

Case summary

On July 1, 2023, there was an incident at the Facility that resulted in an accidental release of 1,600 pounds of anhydrous ammonia and an exposure to three employees. the EPA requested documentation on February 14, 2024, and Respondent provided on March 5, 2024, 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. Upon review the EPA found one violation with respect to operating procedures.

Defendants (1)

• Simmons Prepared FoodsNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SIMMONS FOODS, VB COOK

  2101 TWIN CIRCLE DRIVE, VAN BUREN, AR, 72956

  Registry ID: 110000507568

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Simmons Prepared Foods-Van Buren, AR-RMP CAFO-FY 2024entered 2024-07-01

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $10,000 · SEP: $37,500

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2024-07-01Final Order Issued
• 2024-07-01Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-07-02Enforcement Action Data Entered