EPA v. Anacortes Water Treatment Plant
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
On May 11, 2011, Region 10 filed a combined Expedited Settlement Agreement, which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against the Anacortes Water Treatment Plant for violations of Clean Air Act 112(r) risk management program requirements at their facility. The company paid a penalty of $4,500. The settlement resolves Region 10s claim that the Anacortes Water Treatment Plant failed to comply with several risk management program requirements involving the use of chlorine. The violations have since been corrected.
Defendants (1)
- Anacortes Water Treatment PlantNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
ANACORTES WATER TREATMENT PLANT
14489 RIVER BEND RD, MOUNT VERNON, WA, 98273-9686
Registry ID: 110000575985
Statutes cited
- CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Anacortes Water Treatment Plantentered 2011-05-11
Primary law: CAA
Federal penalty: $4,500
Timeline (4 milestones)
- 2011-01-18Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2011-05-11Final Order Issued
- 2011-05-11Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2011-06-16Enforcement Action Closed
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 2200039469
- Case number
- 10-2011-0038
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 10
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 10-2011-0038 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.