EPA v. BHJ USA, LLC CAA 113D1 Action For Penalty - 112(r) RMP Expedited Settlement Program
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
BHJ is a pet food storage and manufacturing company that uses anhydrous ammonia in its refrigeration process. The facility (stationary source) handles more than a threshold quantity of a listed regulated substance under Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act and is subject to 40 CFR Part 68, Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions. An September 9, 2024, inspection, revealed violations of 40 CFR Part 68.
Defendants (1)
- BHJ USA, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
BHJ USA, LLC
2472 170TH ST, FORT DODGE, IA, 50501
Registry ID: 110036252033
Statutes cited
- CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
Enforcement conclusions (1)
BHJ USA, LLC CAA 113D1 Action For Penalty - 112(r) RMP Expedited Settlement Programentered 2025-07-30
Primary law: CAA
Federal penalty: $4,560
Timeline (4 milestones)
- 2025-07-30Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2025-07-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2025-07-30Final Order Issued
- 2025-08-22Enforcement Action Closed
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3604473065
- Case number
- 07-2025-0119
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 07
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 07-2025-0119 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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