EPA v. Kettle Everett

Case summary

On March 9, 2022 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against Kettle Cuisine, LLC for violations of CAA 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that Kettle Cuisine, LLC, located in Everett, 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)

• Kettle EverettNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• STOCKPOT INC INDUSTRIAL PERMIT

  1200 MERRILL CREEK PKWY, EVERETT, WA, 98203

  Registry ID: 110025318528

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Kettle Everettentered 2022-03-09

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2022-03-07Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2022-03-09Enforcement Action Closed
• 2022-03-09Final Order Issued
• 2022-03-09Complaint Filed/Proposed Order