EPA v. Oregon Cherry Growers, LLC - Downtown Plant

Case summary

On July 9, 2020, Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against Oregon Cherry Growers, LLC in The Dalles, Oregon 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. Inspection and testing of refrigeration equipment is important to ensure equipment that could contribute to a release is maintained in a safe manner. Compliance with risk management program requirements helps prevent accidental releases of hazardous substances and minimize the consequences of any releases that do occur. The company agreed to pay a penalty of $11,100.

Defendants (1)

• Oregon Cherry Growers, LLC - Downtown PlantNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• OREGON CHERRY GROWERS

  101 MADISON ST, THE DALLES, OR, 97058

  Registry ID: 110000601439

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Oregon Cherry Growers, LLC - Downtown Plantentered 2020-07-07

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $11,100

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2020-06-08Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2020-07-07Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-07-07Final Order Issued
• 2020-07-13Enforcement Action Closed