EPA v. Pasco Processing, LLC

Case summary

On May 7, 2019 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against Pasco Processing, LLC for violations of CAA ? 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that Pasco Processing, LLC 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)

• Pasco Processing, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PASCO PROCESSING LLC

  5815 N INDUSTRIAL WAY, PASCO, WA, 99301-9388

  Registry ID: 110000554579

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Pasco Processing, LLCentered 2019-05-07

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2018-12-12Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2019-05-07Final Order Issued
• 2019-05-07Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2019-05-08Enforcement Action Closed