EPA v. Nor-Am Cold Storage

Case summary

Respondent disclosed violations of EPCRA, CAA 112(r), and CWA-NPDES at two facilities under EPA's Audit Policy. Respondent satisfied the conditions of the Policy, and EPA waived 100% of the gravity based penalties. EPA determined that no significant economic benefit was gained by respondents delayed compliance, therefore this matter has been resolved by a Notice of Determination.

Defendants (1)

• Nor-Am Cold StorageNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• NOR-AM COLD STORAGE

  481 ROAD 9, SCHUYLER, NE, 68661

  Registry ID: 110022321995

• NOR-AM COLD STORAGE

  1555 21ST STREET, LE MARS, IA, 51031

  Registry ID: 110022865639

Statutes cited

• EPCRA 302 — Substances and Facilities Covered and Notification
• EPCRA 311 — Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• EPCRA 312 — Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms
• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations
• CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Nor-Am Cold Storageentered 2005-07-20

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2005-07-20Final Order Issued
• 2005-10-25Enforcement Action Data Entered