EPA v. Astoria Pacific Seafoods

Case summary

On September 11, 2023, Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against Astoria Pacific Seafoods, LLC for violations of CAA 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that Astoria Pacific Seafoods, LLC located in Astoria, Oregon 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. Under the terms of the agreement, the company paid a penalty of $800.

Defendants (1)

• Astoria Pacific SeafoodsNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ASTORIA PACIFIC SEAFOODS

  55 PIER 2, BUILDING A, ASTORIA, OR, 97103

  Registry ID: 110030455727

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Astoria Pacific Seafoodsentered 2023-09-11

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $800

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2023-04-10Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2023-09-11Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-09-11Final Order Issued
• 2023-10-30Enforcement Action Closed