EPA v. Columbia Fruit Packers, Inc

Case summary

On April 28, 2021 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against Columbia Fruit Packers, 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 $2,000.

Defendants (1)

• Columbia Fruit Packers, IncNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• COLUMBIA FRUIT PACKERS OLDS PLANT 2

  2611 EUCLID AVE, WENATCHEE, WA, 98801-5911

  Registry ID: 110015509350

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Columbia Fruit Packers, Incentered 2021-04-27

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2021-04-07Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2021-04-27Final Order Issued
• 2021-04-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2021-05-11Enforcement Action Closed