EPA v. LAMB WESTON BOARDMAN - WEST FACILITY

Case summary

On August 1, 2023 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. for violations of CAA ? 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. located in Boardman, 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 $2,000.

Defendants (1)

• LAMB WESTON HOLDINGS INCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• LAMB WESTON BOARDMAN-WEST FACILITY

  600 NE COLUMBIA AVE., BOARDMAN, OR, 978180379

  Registry ID: 110014074811

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• LAMB WESTON BOARDMAN - WEST FACILITYentered 2023-08-01

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2023-06-21Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2023-08-01Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-08-01Enforcement Action Closed
• 2023-08-01Final Order Issued