EPA v. Blue Bird Wenatchee Plant

Case summary

On December 6, 2019 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against Blue Bird, Inc. for violations of CAA 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that Blue Bird, 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)

• Blue Bird Wenatchee PlantNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BLUE BIRD WENATCHEE PLANT

  1470 WALLA WALLA AVE, WENATCHEE, WA, 98801

  Registry ID: 110000565718

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Blue Bird Wenatchee Plantentered 2019-12-06

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2019-10-22Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2019-12-06Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2019-12-06Final Order Issued
• 2019-12-10Enforcement Action Closed