EPA v. NUTRIEN US LLC - FINLEYAREA (FORMERLY AGRIUM)

Case summary

On March 12, 2024, Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action Nutrien US LLC for violations of CAA ? 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that Nutrien US LLC, located in Kennewick, 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. According to EJScreen, this facility is not in an area of potential EJ concerns. Under the terms of the agreement, the company paid a penalty of $2,000.

Defendants (1)

• NUTRIEN US LLC - FINLEY AREA (FORMERLY AGRIUM)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• AGRIUM US INC KFO FINLEY AREA

  231610 E GAME FARM RD, KENNEWICK, WA, 99337

  Registry ID: 110072153463

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• NUTRIEN US LLC - FINLEYAREA (FORMERLY AGRIUM)entered 2024-03-12

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2023-11-06Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-03-12Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-03-12Final Order Issued
• 2024-03-12Enforcement Action Closed