EPA v. BrucePac

Case summary

On November 26, 2019 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against JDB, Inc. (dba BrucePac) for violations of CAA 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that JDB, 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)

• BrucePacNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BRUCEPAC

  380 OR-99E, WOODBURN, OR, 97071

  Registry ID: 110070318254

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• BrucePacentered 2019-11-25

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2019-10-22Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2019-11-25Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2019-11-25Final Order Issued
• 2019-11-27Enforcement Action Closed