EPA v. Jdb, Inc.

Case summary

On September 17, 2018, Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against BrucePac in Woodburn, Oregon 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, BrucePac failed to have robust operating procedures for their operators to avoid process deviations and adequate information on safety systems for their operating procedures in preventing an ammonia release that could impact the community surrounding its 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 its facility. The company agreed to pay a penalty of $4,200.

Defendants (1)

• Idb.Inc, (BrucePac)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BRUCEPAC

  380 OR-99E, WOODBURN, OR, 97071

  Registry ID: 110070318254

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Jdb, Inc.entered 2018-09-17

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $4,200

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2018-08-03Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2018-09-17Final Order Issued
• 2018-09-17Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2018-10-10Enforcement Action Closed