EPA v. Custom Apple Packers

Case summary

On January 11, 2012, Region 10 filed a Consent Agreement and Final Order that resolves violations of the Clean Air Act § 112(r) risk management program requirements by Custom Apple Packers, Inc. (Custom Apple), a fresh fruit packing service located in Wenatchee, Washington. The facility uses more than 10,000 pounds of anhydrous ammonia. Custom Apple failed to submit a risk management plan to EPA from August 1, 2002 to April 1, 2009. A risk management plan is required to help ensure that local emergency response agencies are prepared to respond to an accidental release. The violation has since been corrected by Custom Apple, and the company will pay a penalty of $69,480.

Defendants (1)

• Custom Apple PackersNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CUSTOM APPLE PACKERS EUCLID

  2701 EUCLID AVE, WENATCHEE, WA, 98801-5913

  Registry ID: 110015394973

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Custom Apple Packersentered 2012-01-11

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $69,480

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2011-12-01Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2012-01-11Final Order Issued
• 2012-01-11Enforcement Action Closed
• 2012-01-11Complaint Filed/Proposed Order