EPA v. Twin City Foods

Case summary

On July 20, 2022 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against Twin City Foods, Inc. for violations of CAA 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that Twin City Foods, Inc., located in Pasco, 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. According to EJScreen, this facility is an area of potential EJ concern for indexes in the State Percentile, EPA Region Percentile and USA Percentile. The violation has been corrected. Under the terms of the agreement, the company paid a penalty of $2,000.

Defendants (1)

• Twin City FoodsNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TWIN CITY FOODS INC PASCO

  5405 INDUSTRIAL WAY, PASCO, WA, 99301

  Registry ID: 110000554187

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Twin City Foodsentered 2022-07-20

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2022-06-15Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2022-07-20Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2022-07-20Final Order Issued
• 2022-07-25Enforcement Action Closed