EPA v. The Dalles Fruit Company

Case summary

On June 11, 2020 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against The Dalles Fruit Company, LLC for violations of CAA ? 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that The Dalles Fruit Company, LLC 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)

• The Dalles Fruit CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• THE DALLES FRUIT COMPANY

  111 PARALLEL AVE, DALLESPORT, WA, 98617

  Registry ID: 110039519866

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• The Dalles Fruit Companyentered 2020-06-10

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $800

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2020-02-20Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2020-06-10Final Order Issued
• 2020-06-10Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-06-16Enforcement Action Closed