EPA v. CHS Inc.

Case summary

On June 16, 2016, Region 10 filed a consent agreement and final order against CHS Inc. d/b/a CHS Connell Grain Toppenish to resolve a violation of the Federal Air Rules for Indian Reservations (FARR) under the CAA. Respondent, which operates an air pollution source within the exterior boundaries of the Yakama Indian Reservation, failed to file its initial FARR registration within 90 days after beginning operation. The company agreed to pay a $3,052 penalty. This case was brought as part of Region 10's strategy to address noncompliance by all facilities in Region 10 that failed to comply with the FARR registration requirement during the last year.

Defendants (1)

• CHS Connell GrainNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CHS TOPPENISH - CONNELL GRAIN

  210 S TRACK RD, TOPPENISH, WA, 98948

  Registry ID: 110067216667

Statutes cited

• CAA TRIBAL — Tribal Rule not otherwise covered
• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CHS Inc.entered 2016-06-16

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $3,052

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2016-02-26Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2016-06-16Final Order Issued
• 2016-06-16Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-09-08Enforcement Action Closed