EPA v. ALTEX DISTRIBUTING, INC

Case summary

This referral seeks collection of a $113,115 administrative penalty assessed in an August 24, 2007 Default Order and Initial Decision for a CAA 112r violation ($67,011) and EPCRA 312 violations ($67,104). Altex Distrubtings Inc., (Altex) failed to submit a risk management plan for its storage of chlorine as required by 40 CFR Section 68.150 and CAA 112(r). Altex also failed to submit Tier II reports for its use of chlorine and sulfur dioxide as required by EPCRA 312. The Default Order became final on October 9, 2007. Penalty payment was due November 8, 2007 Penalty has not been paid. Finance Office has sent three (3) Delinquency Notices.

Defendants (1)

• ALTEX DISTRIBUTING INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ALTEX DISTRIBUTING, INC

  200 POST ROAD, ANCHORAGE, AK, 99501

  Registry ID: 110028062879

Statutes cited

• EPCRA 312 — Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms
• CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• ALTEXentered 2009-01-25

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $134,115

Timeline (7 milestones)

• 2008-08-05Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2008-08-08Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2008-11-05Complaint Filed With Court
• 2009-01-25Final Order Lodged
• 2009-01-25Final Order Entered
• 2009-01-25Concluded
• 2012-01-03Enforcement Action Closed