EPA v. Univar USA Inc.

Case summary

On March 14, 2018 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against Univar USA Inc. for violations of CAA 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that Univar USA 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 $1,200.

Defendants (1)

• Univar USA Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA

  3950 NW YEON AVE, PORTLAND, OR, 97210-1412

  Registry ID: 110000487447

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Univar USA Inc.entered 2018-03-14

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,200

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2018-03-14Final Order Issued
• 2018-03-14Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2018-09-25Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2018-09-25Enforcement Action Closed