On September 24, 2024, Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against CPC International Apple Company in Yakima, Washington for violations of CAA ? 112(r) Risk Management Program requirements. Respondent failed to comply with several risk management program requirements that apply to its use of anhydrous ammonia. Most importantly, CPC International Apple Company failed to perform an initial process hazard analysis (PHA), which identified, evaluated, and controlled the hazards involved in the process. A PHA provides important information to facility operators that include assessment of risks and evaluate consequences of releases related to the ammonia refrigeration process at its facility. According to EJScreen, this facility is in an area of potential EJ concerns. The company agreed to pay a penalty of $7,700.