EPA v. Tyson Fresh Meats-Sherman, TX-RMP CAFO-FY 2026
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
On September 1, 2024, there was an incident at the Facility that resulted in an accidental release. EPA requested follow-up information and Respondent provided a response on May 27, 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 June 27, 2025, EPA sent Respondent a Notice letter. On August 8, 2025, and investigation of the Facility to determine 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 found one violation.
Defendants (1)
- Tyson Fresh MeatsNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
TYSON FOODS - CASE READY PLANT
4700 HWY. 75 S, SHERMAN, TX, 75092
Registry ID: 110063866669
Statutes cited
- CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Tyson Fresh Meats-Sherman, TX-RMP CAFO-FY 2026entered 2026-01-02
Primary law: CAA
Federal penalty: $37,240
Timeline (4 milestones)
- 2025-12-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2026-01-02Final Order Issued
- 2026-01-08Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2026-01-20Compliance Achieved
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3604686339
- Case number
- 06-2025-3470
- Lead agency
- EPA
- Branch
- ECDSC
- EPA region
- 06
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 06-2025-3470 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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