EPA v. Washington Fruit & Produce C0., Union Gap

Case summary

On September 2, 2014, Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative penalty action against Washington Fruit and Produce Company in Yakima, Washington for violations of CAA �112(r) Risk Management Program requirements. The Region alleged that Respondent 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 agreement, the company paid a penalty of $2,160.

Defendants (1)

• Washington Fruit & Produce C0., Union GapNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WASHINGTON FRUIT AND PRODUCE UNION GAP

  2116 N RUDKIN RD, UNION GAP, WA, 98903

  Registry ID: 110000553909

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Washington Fruit & Produce C0., Union Gapentered 2014-09-02

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,160

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2014-07-10Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2014-09-02Enforcement Action Closed
• 2014-09-02Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2014-09-02Final Order Issued