EPA v. PLM, Operations LLC CAFO

Case summary

EPA settled with Tropicale Foods LLC (PLM Operations) for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act 112r risk management program, CERCLA 103 and EPCRA 304 release reporting requirements. Violations included failure to comply with process safety information and process hazard analysis requirements, failure to ensure integrity of equipment and failure to implement adequate standard operating procedures and provide required training. They also failed to comply with CERCLA 103 and EPCRA 304 notification requirements after the release of approximately 225 pounds of anhydrous ammonia from the Facility on March 21, 2024.

Defendants (1)

• Tropicale Foods, LLC and PLM Operations, LLCNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PLM OPERATIONS, LLC.

  2068 LAPHAM DR, MODESTO, CA, 95354

  Registry ID: 110070096305

Statutes cited

• EPCRA 304 — Emergency Release Notification Section 313 Program
• CERCLA 103A — Notification of Hazardous Reportable Quantity Release
• CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• PLM, Operations LLC CAFOentered 2026-09-23

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $124,713

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2026-09-23Final Order Issued
• 2026-10-02Enforcement Action Data Entered