Skip to main content
10-2014-0117Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2014· Region 10

EPA v. PACIFIC ETHANOL MAGIC VALLEY, LLC

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

On September 2, 2014, Region 10 filed a consent agreement and final order with Pacific Ethanol Magic Valley, LLC (Pacific Ethanol), a corn based ethanol production facility located in Burley, Idaho, to address violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) � 112(r) risk management program rules. The Region alleged that Pacific Ethanol failed to comply with several risk management program requirements that apply to its use of aqueous ammonia and pentane. The violations have been corrected and the company agreed to pay a penalty of $83,497.

Defendants (1)

  • PACIFIC ETHANOL MAGIC VALLEY, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • PACIFIC ETHANOL MAGIC VALLEY LLC

    2600 WASHINGTON AVE, BURLEY, ID, 83318

    Registry ID: 110035761912

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • PACIFIC ETHANOL MAGIC VALLEY, LLCentered 2014-09-02

    Primary law: CAA

    Federal penalty: $83,497

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 2014-06-09Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2014-09-02Final Order Issued
  • 2014-09-02Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2014-09-10Enforcement Action Closed

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3400247805
Case number
10-2014-0117
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 10-2014-0117 . 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.