EPA v. CPC International Apple Co

Case summary

On February 6, 2020 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against CPC International Apple Company for violations of CAA 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that CPC International Apple Company 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 $800.

Defendants (1)

• CPC International Apple CoNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CPC INTERNATIONAL APPLE COMPANY MARKET ST

  403 MARKET ST, TIETON, WA, 98947

  Registry ID: 110015514362

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CPC International Apple Coentered 2020-02-06

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $800

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2020-01-07Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2020-02-06Final Order Issued
• 2020-02-06Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-02-11Enforcement Action Closed