EPA v. EC Phillips and Son Inc. Ketchikan

Case summary

On August 30, 2017, Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against the E.C. Phillips and Son, Inc. in Ketchikan, Alaska for violations of CAA 112(r) Risk Management Program requirements. Respondent failed to comply with several risk management program requirements that apply to its use of anhydrous ammonia. Most importantly, E.C. Phillips and Son, Inc. failed to have robust operating procedures for their operators to avoid process upsets and maintenance procedures for piping and safety relief valves in the use of anhydrous ammonia in preventing an ammonia release that could impact the community surrounding the facility. 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 $5,760.

Defendants (1)

• EC Phillips and Son Inc. KetchikanNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• EC PHILLIPS AND SON KETCHIKAN PLANT

  1775 TONGASS AVE, KETCHIKAN, AK, 99901

  Registry ID: 110000510215

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• EC Phillips and Son Inc. Ketchikanentered 2017-08-30

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $5,760

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2017-07-11Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2017-08-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2017-08-30Final Order Issued
• 2017-09-08Enforcement Action Closed