EPA v. JBS Tolleson CAFO
Case summary
The Facility had various deficiencies in its anhydrous ammonia refrigeration process. The Facility did not comply with several process safety information and mechanical integrity requirements required under CAA 112r. The Facility also failed to comply with requirements related to their emergency response program, compliance audit , management of change, operating procedures, and process hazard management. On September 24, 2026, US EPA Region 9 entered into a CA/FO with JBS Tolleson, Inc. resolving these claims.
Defendants (1)
- JBS Tolleson, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (2)
JBS PACKERLAND-TOLLESON
651 S. 91ST AVE., TOLLESON, AZ, 85353
Registry ID: 110000471775
JBS PACKERLAND-TOLLESON
651 S. 91ST AVE., TOLLESON, AZ, 85353
Registry ID: 110000471775
Statutes cited
- CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
Enforcement conclusions (1)
JBS Tolleson CAFOentered 2026-09-24
Primary law: CAA
Federal penalty: $308,765
Timeline (2 milestones)
- 2026-09-24Final Order Issued
- 2026-10-02Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3605235611
- Case number
- 09-2026-3592
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 09
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 09-2026-3592 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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