EPA v. WATERVILLE

Case summary

On October 1, 2024 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action AG Link, Inc. for violations of CAA 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that AG Link, Inc., located in Waterville, 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)

• WATERVILLENamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WATERVILLE

  1 AIRPORT WAY, WATERVILLE, WA, 98858

  Registry ID: 110071448815

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• WATERVILLEentered 2024-10-01

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,200

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2024-08-06Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-10-01Final Order Issued
• 2024-10-01Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-11-19Enforcement Action Closed