EPA v. BELLINGHAM COLD STORAGE COMPANY - SQUALICUM (CAA 112r)

Case summary

On August 15, 2024 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action Bellingham Cold Storage Company - Squalicum 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 $2,000.

Defendants (1)

• BELLINGHAM COLDSTORAGE COMPANY - SQUALICUMNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BELLINGHAM COLD STORAGE ROEDER

  2825 ROEDER AVE, BELLINGHAM, WA, 98225

  Registry ID: 110046248789

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• BELLINGHAM COLD STORAGE COMPANY - SQUALICUM (CAA 112r)entered 2024-08-15

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2024-08-06Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-08-15Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-08-15Final Order Issued
• 2024-08-15Enforcement Action Closed