EPA v. Alpenrose Dairy

Case summary

Region 10 Resolves Clean Air Act 112(r) Violations at Alpenrose Dairy, Inc. (Portland, OR) On July 11, 2019 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against Alpenrose Dairy, Inc. for violations of CAA 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that BP Alpenrose Dairy, 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)

• Alpenrose DairyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ALPENROSE DAIRY

  6149 SW SHATTUCK RD, PORTLAND, OR, 97221

  Registry ID: 110000487679

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Alpenrose Dairyentered 2019-07-11

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2019-04-08Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2019-07-11Final Order Issued
• 2019-07-11Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2019-10-17Enforcement Action Closed