EPA v. Lamb Weston Richland Facility

Case summary

On September 13, 2022 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against Lamb Weston, Inc. for violations of CAA 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that Lamb Weston, Inc., located in Richland, 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. Under the terms of the agreement, the company paid a penalty of $2,000.

Defendants (1)

• Lamb Weston, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CONAGRA FOODS LAMB WESTON RICHLAND

  2013 SAINT ST, RICHLAND, WA, 99352-5302

  Registry ID: 110000491682

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Lamb Weston Richland Facilityentered 2022-09-13

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2022-08-25Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2022-09-13Enforcement Action Closed
• 2022-09-13Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2022-09-13Final Order Issued