EPA v. Calbee North America, LLC

Case summary

On August 16, 2019 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against Calbee North America, LLC for violations of CAA 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that Calbee North America, 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 $1,200.

Defendants (1)

• Calbee North America, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CALBEE NORTH AMERICA

  72600 LEWIS AND CLARK DR, BOARDMAN, OR, 97818

  Registry ID: 110072153048

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Calbee North America, LLCentered 2019-08-16

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,200

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2019-05-08Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2019-08-16Final Order Issued
• 2019-08-16Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2019-08-21Enforcement Action Closed