EPA v. Kenyon Zero Storage/The Freezer Group LLC

Case summary

On October 25, 2019 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against Kenyon Zero Storage, Inc. for violations of CAA 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that Kenyon Zero Storage, 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 $1,200.

Defendants (1)

• Kenyon Zero Storage/The Freezer Group LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• KENYON ZERO STORAGE INC PROSSER

  100 BENITZ ROAD, PROSSER, WA, 99350-

  Registry ID: 110015533029

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Kenyon Zero Storage/The Freezer Group LLCentered 2019-10-25

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,200

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2019-10-20Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2019-10-24Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2019-10-25Final Order Issued
• 2019-10-28Enforcement Action Closed