EPA v. AmeriGas - Terrace Heights, WA Terminal

Case summary

On June 16, 2021 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against AmeriGas Propane, L.P. for violations of CAA 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that AmeriGas Propane, L.P. 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 $1,600.

Defendants (1)

• 10-2021-0040Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• AMERIGAS YAKIMA PROPANE TERMINAL

  407 BUTTERFIELD RD, YAKIMA, WA, 98901

  Registry ID: 110005363123

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• AmeriGas - Terrace Heights, WA Terminalentered 2021-06-16

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,600

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2021-02-09Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2021-06-16Final Order Issued
• 2021-06-16Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2021-06-21Enforcement Action Closed