EPA v. NewCold Advanced Cold Logistics
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
On May 17, 2023 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against NewCold Advanced Cold Logistics for violations of CAA ? 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that NewCold Advanced Cold Logistics, located in Tacoma, 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 $1,200.
Defendants (1)
- NewCold Advanced Cold LogisticsNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
NEWCOLD TACOMA
4601 S ORCHARD ST, TACOMA, WA, 98466
Registry ID: 110070126763
Statutes cited
- CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
Enforcement conclusions (1)
NewCold Advanced Cold Logisticsentered 2023-05-17
Primary law: CAA
Federal penalty: $1,200
Timeline (4 milestones)
- 2023-03-21Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2023-05-17Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2023-05-17Final Order Issued
- 2023-10-30Enforcement Action Closed
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3603546522
- Case number
- 10-2023-0028
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 10
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 10-2023-0028 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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