EPA v. PARALLEL FARMS, INC

Case summary

THIS PENALTY SETTLEMEN INVOLVES FAILURE TO SUBMIT A RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN AND IMPLEMENT THE RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REQUIRED BY SECTION 112(R)(7) OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT AND 40 CFR PART 68. IT ALSO INVOLVES FAILURE TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF SPILL PREVENTION CONTROL AND COUNTERMEASURES (SPCC) PROGRAM OF SECTION 311 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT AND 40 CFR PART 112. THE REPONDENT HAS DOCUMENTED COMPLIANCE, AND HAS AGREED TO PAY A PENALTY OF $60,950 IN TWO INSTALLMENTS, PLUS APPLICABLE INTEREST.

Defendants (1)

• PARALLEL FARMS, INCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PARALLEL FARMS INC.

  18648 286TH RD., WHITING, KS, 66552

  Registry ID: 110010591065

Statutes cited

• CWA 311J — SPCC and/or Federal Response Plan Violations
• CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• PARALLEL FARMS, INCentered 2016-05-18

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $60,950

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2016-05-18Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-05-18Final Order Issued
• 2016-05-20Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2016-08-16Pipeline Closed
• 2016-08-16Enforcement Action Closed