EPA v. CPC INTERNATIONAL APPLE CO (CAA 112r)

Case summary

On September 24, 2024, Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against CPC International Apple Company in Yakima, Washington for violations of CAA ? 112(r) Risk Management Program requirements. Respondent failed to comply with several risk management program requirements that apply to its use of anhydrous ammonia. Most importantly, CPC International Apple Company failed to perform an initial process hazard analysis (PHA), which identified, evaluated, and controlled the hazards involved in the process. A PHA provides important information to facility operators that include assessment of risks and evaluate consequences of releases related to the ammonia refrigeration process at its facility. According to EJScreen, this facility is in an area of potential EJ concerns. The company agreed to pay a penalty of $7,700.

Defendants (1)

• CPC INTERNATIONAL APPLE CONamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CPC INTERNATIONAL APPLE COMPANY CUBBERLEY

  909 NACHES AVE, TIETON, WA, 98947

  Registry ID: 110059810003

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CPC INTERNATIONAL APPLE CO (CAA 112r)entered 2024-09-24

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $7,700

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2024-08-08Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-09-24Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-09-24Enforcement Action Closed
• 2024-09-24Final Order Issued