On September 18, 2023, EPA Region 1 entered into an Expedited Settlement Agreement ( ESA ) with Brookline Ice Company, LLC of Boston, Massachusetts, resolving violations of the Clean Air Act's risk management planning ( RMP ) regulations, promulgated pursuant to Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act. The company operates a refrigeration system that uses more than 10,000 lbs. of anhydrous ammonia as a refrigerant. The company was late in filing its 5-year RMP submittal, lacked adequate labelling on doors, vessels and piping/equipment, piping was not all adequately bump protected and Mechanical Integrity issues were noted regarding insulation and associated piping. The ESA requires compliance and payment of a $8,280 penalty.