EPA v. Wilbur-Ellis Company (Walla Walla, WA)

Case summary

On June 23, 2022 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against Wilbur-Ellis Company in Walla Walla, Washington 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, Wilbur-Ellis Company failed to properly document that their operators are trained in safely operating the ammonia and aqueous ammonia storage 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 $1,500.

Defendants (1)

• Wilbur-Ellis Company (Walla Walla, WA)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WILBUR ELLIS CO WALLA WALLA

  599 C ST S, WALLA WALLA, WA, 99362

  Registry ID: 110000728053

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Wilbur-Ellis Company (Walla Walla, WA)entered 2022-06-22

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,500

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2022-06-15Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2022-06-22Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2022-06-22Final Order Issued