EPA v. Rite Stuff Foods, Inc.

Case summary

On March 13, 2023 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against Rite Stuff Foods, Inc. for violations of CAA 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that Rite Stuff Foods, Inc., located in Jerome, Idaho 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)

• Rite Stuff Foods, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• RITE STUFF FOODS

  2155 S LINCOLN AVE, JEROME, ID, 83338

  Registry ID: 110018937631

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Rite Stuff Foods, Inc.entered 2023-03-13

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2023-03-13Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-03-13Final Order Issued
• 2023-03-20Enforcement Action Closed
• 2023-03-20Enforcement Action Data Entered