EPA v. PGG McKennon Station

Case summary

On February 18, 2015, Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against the Pendleton Grain Growers facility in Pendleton, Oregon for violations of CAA 112(r) Risk Management Program requirements. The Region alleged that Pendleton Grain Growers 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 agreed to pay a $3,150 penalty.

Defendants (1)

• PGG McKennon StationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PENDLETON GRAIN GROWERS-MCKENNON STATION

  4600 MCKENNON ROAD, PENDLETON, OR, 97801

  Registry ID: 110000543207

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• PGG McKennon Stationentered 2015-02-18

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $3,150

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2014-11-20Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2015-02-18Final Order Issued
• 2015-02-18Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2015-02-23Enforcement Action Closed