EPA v. Cedar Grove Warehouse, Inc.

Case summary

On August 27, 2021 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against Cedar Grove Warehouse, Inc. for violations of CAA 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that Cedar Grove Warehouse, 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)

• Cedar Grove Warehouse, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• 1000 SPRINGS MILL

  430 7TH AVE S, BUHL, ID, 83316

  Registry ID: 110000522328

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Cedar Grove Warehouse, Inc.entered 2021-08-27

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,200

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2021-08-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2021-08-27Final Order Issued
• 2021-08-31Enforcement Action Closed
• 2021-08-31Enforcement Action Data Entered