EPA v. SUPERIOR FARMS

Case summary

The facility uses anhydrous ammonia, an 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; and failure to minimize the consequences of accidental releases which do occur in violation of section 112(r) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. ? 7412(r)(1), at the Superior Farms facility in Denver, Colorado.

Defendants (1)

• Mountain Meadows Lamb CorporationNamed 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 112R — General Duty/Accidental Release

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• SUPERIOR FARMSentered 2024-09-18

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $119,200 · SEP: $250,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2024-09-18Enforcement Action Closed
• 2024-09-18Final Order Issued
• 2024-09-18Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-10-03Enforcement Action Data Entered