EPA v. Custom Apple Packers, Inc

Case summary

On February 27, 2020, Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against Custom Apple Packers, Inc. in Wenatchee, Washington for violations of CAA ? 112(r) Risk Management Program requirements. Respondent failed to comply with several risk management program requirements that apply to its use of anhydrous ammonia. Most importantly, Custom Apple Packers, Inc. failed to ensure that adequate inspection and testing is performed on refrigeration equipment in preventing an ammonia release that could impact the community surrounding its facility. A plan provides important information to emergency responders and planners that include accurate chemical quantities, emergency contacts and demonstrate operation and maintenance of the ammonia refrigeration process at its facility.

Defendants (1)

• Custom Apple Packers, IncNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CUSTOM APPLE PACKERS EUCLID

  2701 EUCLID AVE, WENATCHEE, WA, 98801-5913

  Registry ID: 110015394973

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Custom Apple Packers, Incentered 2020-02-27

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $10,600

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2019-10-29Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2020-02-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-02-27Final Order Issued
• 2020-03-19Enforcement Action Closed