EPA v. Albertson's Distribution Center CAA 112R7 ESA

Case summary

This is an administrative penalty action pursuant to Section 112(r)(7) of the CAA issued to Albertson's for the violation occuring at the Brea, CA Distribution Center facility. The violations involved failure to: 1) Assume the worst case release scenario to be the total quantity released over a period of 10 minutes; 2) Annually certify the operating procedures; 3) Provide refresher training to operators at least every three years; 4) ensure the frequency of inspections and tests of process equipment is consistent with applicable manufacturers' recommendations and good engineering practices; and 5) Correct defieinciencies that were outside acceptable limits defined by process safety information, all as required under Section 112(r)(7) of the CAA. The Complaint / Consent Agreement establishes that Respondent will pay a penalty of $5100.

Defendants (1)

• AlbertsonNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ALBERTSONS DISTRIBUTION CENTER #38411

  200 N PUENTE ST, BREA, CA, 92821

  Registry ID: 110000907145

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Albertson's Distribution Center CAA 112R7 ESAentered 2013-04-24

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $5,100

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2013-04-24Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2013-04-24Enforcement Action Closed
• 2013-04-24Final Order Issued
• 2013-05-16Enforcement Action Data Entered