EPA v. Wyckoff Farms Inc

Case summary

On May 19, 2020 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against Wyckoff Farms, Inc. for violations of CAA 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that Wyckoff Farms, 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 $1,200.

Defendants (1)

• Wyckoff Farms IncNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WYCKOFF FARMS PLANT 1 AND 2

  164806 W LEMLEY RD, PROSSER, WA, 99350

  Registry ID: 110063667367

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Wyckoff Farms Incentered 2020-05-19

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,200

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2020-02-20Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2020-05-19Final Order Issued
• 2020-05-19Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-05-21Enforcement Action Closed