EPA v. Five Star Cooperative CAA 113D1 Action For Penalty 112(r) RMP Expedited Settlement Program

Case summary

Five Star Cooperative is a company supplying anhydrous ammonia as a retailer to use for fertilizer. The company is subject to the Program 2 requirements of 40 CFR Part 68, also known as the Risk Management Program rule. As a result of an inspection, two violations of 40 CFR Part 68 were identified. EPA Expedited Settlement Agreements are utilized to assess penalties in cases where the violations are minor, easily correctable and when the violations pose no imminent and substantial endangerment to human health and/or to the environment.

Defendants (1)

• Five Star CooperativeNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• FIVE STAR COOPERATIVE F/D/B/A AGRILIANCE LLC

  16682 245TH STREET, MASON CITY, IA, 50401

  Registry ID: 110000751874

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Five Star Cooperative CAA 113D1 Action For Penalty 112(r) RMP Expedited Settlement Programentered 2024-05-03

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $360

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2024-05-03Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-05-03Final Order Issued
• 2024-05-03Enforcement Action Closed
• 2024-05-07Enforcement Action Data Entered