On January 15, 2025, EPA filed a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) between Coca Cola Beverages Northeast, Inc. (Coca Cola) and EPA to resolve penalties for alleged violations of CAA 112(r). The company is a manufacturer, packager, and distributor of bottled beverages that uses anhydrous ammonia in its product chilling and refrigeration system. An EPA inspection revealed multiple deviations from the CAA's General Duty Clause requirements to design and maintain a safe facility taking such steps as are necessary to prevent releases and minimize the consequences of a release should one occur. This settlement requires payment of a civil penalty of $36,000, certification of compliance with the General Duty Clause requirements violated, and donation of emergency response equipment to the local fire department, estimated to cost $98,000. The CAA 112(r) requirements are directly implemented by EPA in New England. EPA notified the State of Connecticut of the settlement. The facility is located in an area of environmental justice concern.