EPA v. Star Ice and Fuel, Inc.
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
On July 14, 2013, Region 10 filed a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) that resolves violations of the hazardous substances release reporting requirements of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act by Star Ice & Fuel. The CAFO addresses violations at Star Ice & Fuels former ice manufacturing facility in Fife, WA. On September 7, 2011, a release of approximately 450 pounds of ammonia occurred. Star Ice & Fuel failed to immediately notify the appropriate emergency response entities. The company agreed to pay a penalty of $50,805.
Defendants (1)
- Star Ice and Fuel, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
STAR ICE AND FUEL
8220 PACIFIC HWY S, TACOMA, WA, 98422
Registry ID: 110040160312
Statutes cited
- CERCLA 103A — Notification of Hazardous Reportable Quantity Release
- EPCRA 304 — Emergency Release Notification Section 313 Program
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Star Ice and Fuel, Inc.entered 2013-07-24
Primary law: EPCRA
Federal penalty: $50,806
Timeline (3 milestones)
- 2013-07-24Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2013-07-24Final Order Issued
- 2013-09-18Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3400157908
- Case number
- 10-2013-0115
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 10
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Notification of Hazardous Reportable Quantity Release
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 10-2013-0115 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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