EPA v. Morrow County Grain Growers, Inc., Wasco

Case summary

On February 13, 2019 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against Morrow County Grain Growers, Inc. for violations of CAA 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that Morrow County Grain Growers, 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)

• Morrow County Grain Growers, Inc., WascoNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• MORROW COUNTY GRAIN GROWERS WASCO STORE

  71025 N OLD HIGHWAY 97, WASCO, OR, 97065

  Registry ID: 110072154260

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Morrow County Grain Growers, Inc., Wascoentered 2019-02-13

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2018-11-29Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2019-02-13Final Order Issued
• 2019-02-13Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2019-02-19Enforcement Action Closed