EPA v. American Freeze Dry

Case summary

On April 20, 2021 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against American Freeze Dry Inc. for violations of CAA 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that American Freeze Dry 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)

• American Freeze DryNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• INNOVATIVE FREEZE-DRIED FOOD, LLC

  6025 PORTAL WAY, FERNDALE, WA, 98248

  Registry ID: 110067272757

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• American Freeze Dryentered 2021-04-20

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,200

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2021-04-05Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2021-04-20Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2021-04-20Final Order Issued
• 2021-04-29Enforcement Action Closed