EPA v. Royal Ridge Fruit and Cold Storage LLC

Case summary

On May 17, 2021 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against Royal Ridge Fruit and Cold Storage LLC for violations of CAA 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that Royal Ridge Fruit and Cold Storage 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 $2,000.

Defendants (1)

• Royal Ridge Fruit and Cold Storage LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ROYAL RIDGE FARMS FRUIT AND COLD STORAGE

  13215 RD F SW, ROYAL CITY, WA, 99357

  Registry ID: 110016662235

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Royal Ridge Fruit and Cold Storage LLCentered 2021-05-17

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2021-04-05Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2021-05-17Final Order Issued
• 2021-05-17Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2021-08-02Enforcement Action Closed