OCTOBER 10, 2024 - CONSENT AGREEMENT
On August 21, 2023, a release of Sulfur Dioxide above the RQ under EPCRA occurred at the Facility.
The August 21, 2023, release of Sulfur Dioxide resulted in the potential for exposure to persons beyond the site or sites on which the Facility is located.
Respondent failed to immediately notify the SERC and LEPC, as soon as Respondent had knowledge of the release of Sulfur Dioxide in an amount equal to or greater than its RQ at Respondent's Facility.
Respondent violated the notification requirements of Section 304(a) of EPCRA, 42 U.S.C. ? 11004(a), and the applicable regulation, 40 C.F.R. Part 355, Subpart C, by failing to immediately notify the SERC and LEPC as soon as Respondent had knowledge of the August 21, 2023, release of Sulfur Dioxide in an amount equal to or greater than its RQ at Respondent's Facility and is therefore subject to
the assessment of penalties under Section 325 of EPCRA, 42 U.S.C.? 11045.
Respondent agrees to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $16,350.00 ( Assessed Penalty ) within thirty (30) calendar days after the Effective Date of this CAFO.