EPA v. Sorrento Lactalis, Inc.

Case summary

On August 29, 2022, Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against Sorrento Lactalis, Inc. in Nampa, Idaho for violations of CAA ? 112(r) Risk Management Program requirements. Respondent failed to comply with several risk management program requirements that apply to its use of anhydrous ammonia. Most importantly, Sorrento Lactalis, Inc. failed to properly document refresher training of their operators in safely operating the refrigeration equipment in preventing an ammonia release that could impact the community surrounding its facility. A plan provides important information to emergency responders and planners that include accurate chemical quantities, emergency contacts and demonstrate operation and maintenance of the ammonia refrigeration process at its facility. The company agreed to pay a penalty of $3,300.

Defendants (1)

• Sorrento Lactalis, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• SORRENTO LACTALIS

  4912 E FRANKLIN RD, NAMPA, ID, 83687

  Registry ID: 110001807037

• SORRENTO LACTALIS

  4912 E FRANKLIN RD, NAMPA, ID, 83687

  Registry ID: 110001807037

• SORRENTO LACTALIS

  4912 E FRANKLIN RD, NAMPA, ID, 83687

  Registry ID: 110001807037

• SORRENTO LACTALIS

  4912 E FRANKLIN RD, NAMPA, ID, 83687

  Registry ID: 110001807037

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Sorrento Lactalis, Inc.entered 2022-08-29

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $3,300

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2022-04-19Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2022-08-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2022-08-29Final Order Issued
• 2022-08-29Enforcement Action Closed