EPA Region 10 issued an expedited settlement agreement and final order to 1st Propane of Whatcom
County, Inc. doing business as Economy Propane for violations of Emergency Planning and
Community Right-to-Know Act 312 for failing to report storage of hazardous chemicals at their
facility in Blaine, Washington. EPCRA 312 annual Tier II reporting supports emergency planning
efforts at the state and local levels and provides the public and local governments with information
concerning potential chemical hazards present in their communities. 1st Propane of Whatcom County,
Inc. doing business as Economy Propane agreed to pay a penalty of $5,000.