EPA v. RainSweet, Inc. East Plant

Case summary

On May 31, 2017, Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against the RainSweet, Inc., East Plant in Salem, Oregon for violations of CAA 112r Risk Management Program requirements. Respondent failed to comply with several risk management program requirements that apply to its use of anhydrous ammonia. RainSweet, Inc., East Plant lack of complying with refrigeration industry design standards in the use of anhydrous ammonia could impact the community surrounding the facility if an anhydrous ammonia release should occur. A plan provides important information to emergency responders and planners that include accurate chemical quantities, emergency contacts and demonstrate operation and maintenance of the ammonia refrigeration process at the facility. The company agreed to pay a penalty of $3,960.

Defendants (1)

• RainSweet, Inc. East PlantNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• RAINSWEET EAST PLANT

  1460 SUNNYVIEW RD NE, SALEM, OR, 97301

  Registry ID: 110000556274

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• RainSweet, Inc. East Plantentered 2017-05-31

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $3,960

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2017-02-17Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2017-05-31Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2017-05-31Final Order Issued
• 2017-06-15Enforcement Action Closed