EPA v. WILBUR-ELLIS COMPANY - CENTRAL FERRY (ESA) (CAA 112r)

Case summary

On October 3, 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 Pomeroy, 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 $1,600.

Defendants (1)

• WILBUR-ELLIS COMPANY LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WILBUR ELLIS CO POMEROY

  502 CENTRAL FERRY RD, POMEROY, WA, 99347

  Registry ID: 110001208791

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• WILBUR-ELLIS COMPANY - CENTRAL FERRY (ESA) (CAA 112r)entered 2024-10-03

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,600

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2024-09-04Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-10-03Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-10-03Final Order Issued
• 2024-10-08Enforcement Action Closed