EPA v. SUPERIOR FARMS

Case summary

On September 16, 2022, the EPA signed and issued the ACOC, which requires Superior Farms to manage hazards associated with toxic chemicals in accordance with the CAA 112(r)(1), General Duty Clause by September 15, 2023. The ACOC requires Superior Farms to build a new mechanical room to address proper ventilation, use industry standards to label piping and equipment, and install piping corrosion protection at its meat processing facility in Denver, Colorado. This case is part of OECA?s Chemical Accident Risk Reduction National Compliance Initiative and the facility is located in a disproportionately impacted community.

Defendants (1)

• Mountain Meadows Lamb Corporation dba Superior FarNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• SUPERIOR FARMS

  4900 CLARKSON STREET, DENVER, CO, 80216

  Registry ID: 110020773527

• SUPERIOR FARMS

  4900 CLARKSON STREET, DENVER, CO, 80216

  Registry ID: 110020773527

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][1] — Prevention of Accidental Release/General Duty Clause

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• SUPERIOR FARMSentered 2022-09-16

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2022-09-16Final Order Issued
• 2022-10-13Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2023-09-19Enforcement Action Closed