EPA v. Ajinomoto Toyo Frozen Noodles Inc

Case summary

On September 29, 2021 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against Ajinomoto Toyo Frozen Noodles Inc. for violations of CAA 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that Ajinomoto Toyo Frozen Noodles 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)

• Ajinomoto Toyo Frozen Noodles IncNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• AJINOMOTO TOYO FROZEN NOODLES INC.

  6500 N. MARINE DRIVE, PORTLAND, OR, 972036484

  Registry ID: 110000555514

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Ajinomoto Toyo Frozen Noodles Incentered 2021-09-29

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,200

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2021-08-03Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2021-09-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2021-09-29Final Order Issued