EPA v. Valley International-Harlingen, TX-RMP ESA-FY 2026

Case summary

On May 17 ,2025, EPA Risk Management Program Reporting Center sent a letter to Respondent, notifying Respondent of its failure to update the Risk Management Plan on file with EPA for its facility located in Harlingen, Texas (the Facility ). Facilities subject to the Risk Management Program (RMP) regulations at 40 C.F.R. Part 68 are required to submit an updated Risk Management Plan at least once every five years. EPA's review indicates that the update for the Facility was not submitted by the required due date of April 29,2025.

Defendants (1)

• Valley International Cold StorageNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• VALLEY INTERNATIONAL COLD STORAGE

  200 FM 509, HARLINGEN, TX, 78550

  Registry ID: 110055070541

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Valley International-Harlingen, TX-RMP ESA-FY 2026entered 2026-01-15

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,200

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2025-12-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-01-15Final Order Issued
• 2026-01-20Enforcement Action Closed
• 2026-01-20Enforcement Action Data Entered