EPA v. Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. CAA 113D1 Action For Penalty - 112(r) RMP Expedited

Case summary

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. operates coal-fired electric generating units at its New Madrid power plant and is subject to the requirements of 40 CFR Part 68, Risk Management Program due to the quantity of anhydrous ammonia stored and used at the facility in the selective catalytic reduction device used to reduce the emissions of oxides of nitrogen. An inspection on May 14 through 16, 2024 revealed violations of the requirements of 40 CFR Part 68, including failure to coordinate with local emergency response agencies, failure to certify the compliance audits, failure to timely correct PHA findings, and failure to update the RMP within 6 months of a new PHA.

Defendants (1)

• Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• NEW MADRID POWER PLANT

  41 ST JUDE INDUSTRIAL PARK HWY, MARSTON, MO, 63866

  Registry ID: 110000606336

• NEW MADRID POWER PLANT

  41 ST JUDE INDUSTRIAL PARK HWY, MARSTON, MO, 63866

  Registry ID: 110000606336

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. CAA 113D1 Action For Penalty - 112(r) RMP Expeditedentered 2025-04-08

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $6,300

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2025-04-08Final Order Issued
• 2025-04-08Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-04-10Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2025-05-08Enforcement Action Closed