EPA v. Johnston Farms Family LImited Partnership

Case summary

This is an administrative penalty action pursuant to Section 112(r)(7) of the CAA issued to Johnston Farms Family Limited Partnership for the violations occuring at the Johnston Farms facility, located in Edison, CA. The violation involved failure to perform a compliance audit at least every three years, failure to submit a correction to the RMP within one month of a change in the emergency contact information, and failure to develop a plan to notify emergency responders when there is a need for a response,as required under Section 112(r)(7) of the CAA. The Complaint / Consent Agreement establishes that Respondent will pay a penalty of $2040.

Defendants (1)

• Johnston Farms Family Limited PartnershipNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• JOHNSTON FARMS - PACKING HOUSE

  13031 PACKING HOUSE ROAD, EDISON, CA, 93220

  Registry ID: 110002349628

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Johnston Farms Family LImited Partnershipentered 2012-08-16

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,040

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2012-08-16Enforcement Action Closed
• 2012-08-16Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-08-16Final Order Issued
• 2012-08-28Enforcement Action Data Entered