EPA v. Douglas Fruit Company

Case summary

On December 12, 2018 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against Douglas Fruit Company, Inc. for violations of CAA 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that Douglas Fruit Company, 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)

• Douglas Fruit CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• DOUGLAS FRUIT COMPANY

  110 TAYLOR FLATS RD, PASCO, WA, 99301

  Registry ID: 110056339662

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Douglas Fruit Companyentered 2018-12-12

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2018-11-29Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2018-12-12Final Order Issued
• 2018-12-12Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2018-12-17Enforcement Action Closed