EPA v. Columbia Crest Winery

Case summary

On January 6, 2022 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against Ste. Michelle Wine Estates for violations of CAA 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that Ste. Michelle Wine Estates who owns and operates Columbia Crest Winery, located in Paterson, Washington 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 Crest WineryNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• COLUMBIA CREST WINERY

  HIGHWAY 221 COLUMBIA CREST DR, PATERSON, WA, 99345

  Registry ID: 110070320785

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Columbia Crest Wineryentered 2022-01-06

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2022-01-06Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2022-01-06Final Order Issued
• 2022-01-10Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2022-03-02Enforcement Action Closed