EPA v. Forrest Paint Company

Case summary

On January 18, 2022, Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against Forrest Paint Company for violations of CAA 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that Forrest Paint Company failed to update their risk management plan at least every five years as required in 40 CFR Part 68. Updated plans provide important information to emergency responders and planners that include accurate chemical quantities and 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)

• Forrest Paint CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• FORREST PAINT

  1011 MCKINLEY ST, EUGENE, OR, 97402

  Registry ID: 110000488259

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Forrest Paint Companyentered 2022-01-18

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,200

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2022-01-18Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2022-01-18Final Order Issued
• 2022-01-24Enforcement Action Data Entered