EPA v. Flexible Foam Products, Inc.

Case summary

On November 6, 2018 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against Flexible Foam Products, Inc. for violations of CAA 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that Flexible Foam Products, 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 $2,000.

Defendants (1)

• Flexible Foam Products, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• FLEXIBLE FOAM PRODUCTS INC

  1205 PRUDENTIAL BLVD, LONGVIEW, WA, 98632

  Registry ID: 110012559891

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Flexible Foam Products, Inc.entered 2018-11-06

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2018-11-06Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2018-11-06Final Order Issued
• 2018-11-18Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2018-11-28Enforcement Action Closed