EPA v. Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. CAA 113D1 Action For Penalty - 112(r) RMP Expedited
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
On May 15, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) inspected Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.'s facility in Joplin, Missouri, revealing several violations of the Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions under Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act.
Defendants (1)
- Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
AJINOMOTO FOODS NORTH AMERICA
3131 S.QUAIL AVENUE, JOPLIN, MO, 64804
Registry ID: 110070310686
Statutes cited
- CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. CAA 113D1 Action For Penalty - 112(r) RMP Expeditedentered 2026-03-20
Primary law: CAA
Federal penalty: $7,700
Timeline (3 milestones)
- 2026-03-20Final Order Issued
- 2026-03-20Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2026-03-23Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3604847743
- Case number
- 07-2026-0064
- 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 07-2026-0064 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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