EPA v. Sierra Chemical (CAA112r)

Case summary

This is an administrative penalty action pursuant to Section 112(r)(7) of the CAA issued to Sierra Chemical Company for the violation occuring at the Sparks, Nevada facility. The violation involved failure to establishe a system to track the status of action items identified during the Process Hazard Analysis process are addressed;establish a tracking system that identifieds that compliance audit deficiencies have been addressed; addresses steps for temporary and emergency operations; and failed to certify operating procedures annually; asll as required under Section 112(r)(7) of the CAA. The Complaint / Consent Agreement establishes that Respondent will pay a penalty of $5,400.

Defendants (1)

• Sierra Chemical Co.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SIERRA CHEMICAL CO

  2302 LARKIN CIR, SPARKS, NV, 89431

  Registry ID: 110000875321

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Sierra Chemical (CAA112r)entered 2012-08-29

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $5,400

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2012-08-29Final Order Issued
• 2012-08-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-08-29Enforcement Action Closed
• 2012-08-31Enforcement Action Data Entered