EPA v. Cooperative Association No.130

Case summary

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency collected a $12,500 penalty from Rhineland, Missouri fertilizer distributor Cooperative Association No. 130 to resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean Air Act?s Risk Management Plan Rule. According to the EPA, the company stores 220,000 pounds of anhydrous ammonia, a regulated toxic substance, and failed to comply with regulations intended to protect workers and the surrounding community from accidental releases of regulated substances. EPA determined that the company failed to update its plans for preventing the release of anhydrous ammonia and responding to a release. Violations also included, failure to update a hazard review, failure to maintain operating procedures, and failure to perform and maintain compliance audits, failure to ensure appropriate mechanisms are in place to notify emergency responders. In response to EPA?s findings, Cooperative Association No. 130 took the necessary steps to return the facility to compliance.

Defendants (1)

• Cooperative Association No.130Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION # 130

  206 BLUFF STREET, RHINELAND, MO, 65069

  Registry ID: 110000703757

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Cooperative Association No.130entered 2022-07-12

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $12,500

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2022-07-12Final Order Issued
• 2022-07-12Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2022-08-02Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2022-08-11Enforcement Action Closed