EPA v. Odessa Fertilizer Facility

Case summary

On September 18, 2019 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against Grange Supply Company of Odessa for violations of CAA 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that Grange Supply Company of Odessa 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)

• Odessa Fertilizer FacilityNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ODESSA FERTILIZER FACILITY

  202 W RAILROAD AVE, ODESSA, WA, 99159

  Registry ID: 110005317086

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Odessa Fertilizer Facilityentered 2019-09-17

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2019-09-16Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2019-09-17Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2019-09-17Final Order Issued
• 2019-09-19Enforcement Action Closed