COLD STORAGE SOLUTIONS

This settlement resolves violations of the General Duty Clause of the CAA and EPCRA Section 312 from four related administrative actions: In re: Cold Storage Solutions, Inc., Docket Nos. CAA-01-2013-0061, EPCRA-01-2013-0062 In re: Cold Storage Solutions I, Inc., Docket No. CAA-01-2013-0063 In re: Cold Storage Solutions II, Inc., Docket Nos. CAA-01-2013-0065, EPCRA-01-2013-0066 In re: Cold Storage Solutions III, Inc., Docket Nos. CAA-01-2013-0067, EPCRA-01-2013-0068. After inspecting the four cold storage warehouse facilities in Lakeville, MA, EPA determined that Respondents had each violated the General Duty Clause of the Clean Air Act because, contrary to industry standards for ammonia refrigeration systems of their sizes (which range from 5,000–9,000 pounds of ammonia), Respondents did not: identify hazards at the facilities using recognized hazard assessment techniques; maintain documentation about the refrigeration systems that was sufficient for Respondents to safely operate the systems; appropriately label and mark refrigeration system components and other aspects of the facilities; employ adequate basic safety practices; have adequate emergency design and mechanisms in place; and develop and implement up-to-date emergency response plans. Further, a release of ammonia occurred at one of the facilities while EPA inspectors were there, requiring an evacuation. Additionally, three of the Respondents (CSS, CSSII, and CSSIII) failed to submit EPCRA Section 312 “Ti