EPA v. Sherman County Farm Chemicals & Fertilizer Co, Inc.

Case summary

Did not document the data used to estimate population and environmental receptors potentially affected. [68.39(e)]. Did not compile and maintain equipment specifications. [68.48(a)(4)]. Did not compile and maintain the codes and standards used to design, build, and operate the process. [68.48(a)(5)]. Did not ensured the process is designed in compliance with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices? [68.48(b)]. Did not determine by inspecting all equipment that the processes are designed, fabricated, and operated in accordance with applicable standards or rules, if designed to meet industry standards or Federal or state design rules. [68.50(b)]. Did not ensure that problems identified were resolved in a timely manner. [68.50(c)] has not performed or caused to be performed inspections and tests on process equipment that follow recognized and generally accepted engineering practices. [68.56(d)] has not certified that compliance audits are conducted at least every three years to verify that the procedures and practices are adequate and are being followed. [68.58(a

Defendants (1)

• Sherman County Farm Chemicals & Fertilizer Co, IncNamed in complaint

Facilities (1)

• SHERMAN FARM CHEMICALS AND FERTILIIZER

  1120 OR-206, WASCO, OR, 97065

  Registry ID: 110072153054

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Sherman County Farm Chemicals & Fertilizer Co, Inc.entered 2009-04-10

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $900

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2009-03-02Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2009-04-10Final Order Issued
• 2009-04-10Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2009-05-19Enforcement Action Closed