EPA v. AMVAC Chemical Corp 112r7 ESA

Case summary

Expedited Settlement Agreement (ESA) between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and AMVAC Chemical Corporation regarding violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA), specifically Section 112(r)(7). Following an EPA inspection on June 29, 2023, multiple violations were identified, including failure to maintain accurate piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), update the Risk Management Plan (RMP), and conduct a comprehensive process hazard analysis (PHA). The settlement resolves these violations with AMVAC agreeing to pay a civil penalty of $8,000, without admitting or denying the factual allegations. Both parties have agreed to waive the right to a hearing and further legal proceedings, and AMVAC must provide proof of payment to the EPA's Region IX office.

Defendants (1)

• Abdel El FarraNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• AMVAC CHEMICAL CORP.

  4100 E. WASHINGTON BLVD., LOS ANGELES, CA, 90023

  Registry ID: 110000473498

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• AMVAC Chemical Corp 112r7 ESAentered 2025-02-05

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $8,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2025-02-05Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-02-05Final Order Issued
• 2025-02-14Enforcement Action Data Entered