EPA v. Pappas & Co - RMP

Case summary

This is an administrative penalty action pursuant to Section 112(r)(7) of the CAA issued to Pappas & Co. The violations involve the Respondent's failure to provide an update for their RMP at the 181 Naples Street, Mendota, CA facility on the five-year anniversary. The Respondent also failed to submit an original RMP for their 1431 Lyons Avenue, Mendota, CA facility prior to starting up the process for the first time. The Complaint/Consent Agreement establishes that Respondent will pay a penalty of $23,000 and in addition Respondent will perform a Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) to provide equipment with a project value totaling $8,140 to install ammonia sensing equipment equipment in an outdoor area and ammonia detection equipment to the local fire department. Accordingly, the total dollar value of the SEP and penalty together is $31,140.

Defendants (1)

• Pappas & CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PAPPAS & CO.

  181 NAPLES ST., MENDOTA, CA, 93640

  Registry ID: 110000560054

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Pappas & Co - RMPentered 2009-09-29

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $23,000 · SEP: $8,140

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2009-09-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2009-09-29Final Order Issued
• 2009-09-30Enforcement Action Closed
• 2009-10-01Enforcement Action Data Entered