EPA v. BELLINGHAM COLD STORAGE - ORCHARD FACILITY

Case summary

On February 23, 2024 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action Bellingham Cold Storage Company for violations of CAA ? 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that Bellingham Cold Storage Company, located in Bellingham, 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 $1,200.

Defendants (1)

• BELLINGHAM COLD STORAGE COMPANYNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BELLINGHAM COLD STORAGE CO ORCHARD

  600 ORCHARD DR, BELLINGHAM, WA, 98225-1753

  Registry ID: 110000564924

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• BELLINGHAM COLD STORAGE - ORCHARD FACILITYentered 2024-02-23

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,200

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2024-01-12Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-02-23Final Order Issued
• 2024-02-23Enforcement Action Closed
• 2024-02-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order