EPA v. National Frozen Foods Corporation

Case summary

On February 8, 2011, Region 10 filed an Expedited Settlement Agreement (ESA) which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against National Frozen Foods Corporation for violations of CAA § 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that National Frozen Foods Corporation failed to comply with several risk management program requirements that apply to its use of anhydrous ammonia. The violations have been corrected. Under the terms of the ESA, the company paid a penalty of $990

Defendants (1)

• National Frozen Foods CorporationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NATIONAL FROZEN FOODS CORP STATE ST

  436 NW STATE AVE, CHEHALIS, WA, 98532

  Registry ID: 110072154094

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• National Frozen Foods Corporationentered 2011-02-08

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $990

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2011-01-19Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2011-02-08Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2011-02-08Final Order Issued
• 2011-02-17Enforcement Action Closed