EPA v. Pendleton Flour Mills

Case summary

On May 1, 2017 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against Pendleton Flour Mills LLC for violations of CAA 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that Pendleton Flour Mills LLC failed to update their risk management plan at least every five years required in 40 CFR Part 68. Updated plans provide important information to emergency responders and planners that include accurate chemical quantities, emergency contacts and demonstrate operation and maintenance of the facility. The violation has been corrected. Under the terms of the agreement, the company paid a penalty of $1,200.

Defendants (1)

• Pendleton Flour MillsNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• GRAIN CRAFT PENDLETON

  501 SE EMIGRANT AVE, PENDLETON, OR, 97801

  Registry ID: 110001656672

• GRAIN CRAFT PENDLETON

  501 SE EMIGRANT AVE, PENDLETON, OR, 97801

  Registry ID: 110001656672

• GRAIN CRAFT PENDLETON

  501 SE EMIGRANT AVE, PENDLETON, OR, 97801

  Registry ID: 110001656672

• GRAIN CRAFT PENDLETON

  501 SE EMIGRANT AVE, PENDLETON, OR, 97801

  Registry ID: 110001656672

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Pendleton Flour Millsentered 2017-05-01

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,200

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2017-03-10Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2017-05-01Final Order Issued
• 2017-05-01Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2017-05-04Enforcement Action Closed