EPA v. Twin City Foods Inc.

Case summary

On March 31, 2017 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which resolved against Twin City Foods, Inc. for violations of CAA 112r risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that Twin City Foods, Inc. 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 $2,000.

Defendants (1)

• Twin City Foods IncNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TWIN CITY FOODS INC PASCO

  5405 INDUSTRIAL WAY, PASCO, WA, 99301

  Registry ID: 110000554187

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Twin City Foods Inc.entered 2017-03-31

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2017-03-16Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2017-03-31Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2017-03-31Final Order Issued
• 2017-04-17Enforcement Action Closed