EPA v. AMPI

Case summary

The facility used anhydrous ammonia, and extremely hazardous substance - subjecting them to the Clean Air Act General Duty Clause requirements. The facility failed to identify hazards which may result from such releases using appropriate hazard assessment techniques; failure to design and maintain a safe facility taking such steps as are necessary to prevent releases in violation of section 112(r) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. ? 7412(r)(1), at the AMPI facility in Hoven, South Dakota.

Defendants (1)

• Associated Milk Producers, Inc.,Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• AMPI - HOVEN

  44 COMMERCIAL STREET, HOVEN, SD, 57450

  Registry ID: 110012173254

Statutes cited

• CAA 112R — General Duty/Accidental Release

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• AMPIentered 2024-09-27

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $159,500

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2024-09-27Final Order Issued
• 2024-09-27Enforcement Action Closed
• 2024-09-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-10-03Enforcement Action Data Entered