EPA v. Amerigas Spokane WA Terminal

Case summary

On March 7, 2018 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against AmeriGas LP for violations of CAA 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that AmeriGas LP 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 $1,600.

Defendants (1)

• Amerigas Spokane WA TerminalNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• AMERIGAS SPOKANE HAVANA

  411 N HAVANA ST, SPOKANE, WA, 99202

  Registry ID: 110046492103

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Amerigas Spokane WA Terminalentered 2018-03-05

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,600

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2017-11-24Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2018-03-05Final Order Issued
• 2018-03-05Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2018-03-09Enforcement Action Closed