EPA v. WILBUR-ELLIS COMPANY - FAIRFIELD (CAA 112r)

Case summary

On September 5, 2024 Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action Wilbur-Ellis Company for violations of CAA ? 112(r) risk management program requirements. The Region alleged that Wilbur-Ellis Company, located in Fairfield, 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 in an area of potential EJ concerns. Under the terms of the agreement, the company paid a penalty of $2,000.

Defendants (1)

• WILBUR-ELLIS COMPANYNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WILBUR-ELLIS COMPANY

  404 NORTH 1ST STREET, FAIRFIELD, WA, 99012

  Registry ID: 110072153712

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• WILBUR-ELLIS COMPANY - FAIRFIELD (CAA 112r)entered 2024-09-05

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2024-08-06Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-09-05Final Order Issued
• 2024-09-05Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-09-18Enforcement Action Closed