EPA v. Unified Grocers, Inc.

Case summary

On September 16, 2019 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against Unified Grocers, Inc. for violations of CAA 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that Unified Grocers, 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)

• Unified Grocers, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• UNIFIED GROCERS

  6433 SE LAKE RD, MILWAUKIE, OR, 97222

  Registry ID: 110004784608

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Unified Grocers, Inc.entered 2019-09-12

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2019-08-05Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2019-09-12Final Order Issued
• 2019-09-12Complaint Filed/Proposed Order