EPA v. Blue Bell Creameries, LP.-Brenham, TX-RMP CAFO-RMP 2025

Case summary

On September 20, 2024, there was an incident at the Facility that resulted in an accidental release (the Incident ). On February 5, 2025, EPA requested follow-up information and Respondent provided a response on February 19, 2025, regarding 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 ). On April 8, 2025, EPA sent Respondent a Notice Letter. On April 14, 2025, and on various other occasions, EPA conferred with Respondent regarding the violations alleged herein and provided an opportunity for Respondent to submit additional information or materials.Based upon the information gathered during the Investigation, EPA determined that Respondent violated a provision of the CAA.

Defendants (1)

• Blue Bell Creameries, LP.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BLUE BELL CREAMERIES - BRENHAM

  1101 S. BLUE BELL ROAD, BRENHAM, TX, 77833

  Registry ID: 110057515531

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Blue Bell Creameries, LP.-Brenham, TX-RMP CAFO-RMP 2025entered 2025-05-13

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $41,380

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2025-05-13Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-05-13Final Order Issued
• 2025-05-19Enforcement Action Data Entered