The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Schoep's Ice Cream Co. Inc. (“Schoep’s”) entered into a September 10th Expedited Settlement Agreement (“ESA”) addressing an alleged violation of Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act. See Docket No.: CAA-05-2025-0050.
Schoep’s is referenced as an ice cream company in Madison, Wisconsin.
The company’s updated Risk Management Plan (“RMP)” was stated to be due by July 12, 2024, pursuant to 40 C.F.R. § 68.190. However, Schoep’s is stated to have failed to submit its updated RMP by that date.
EPA is stated to have transmitted a letter to Schoep’s regarding its facility located in Madison, Wisconsin to determine its compliance with the Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions promulgated pursuant to Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act. The letter notified the facility that its updated RMP was overdue.
The facility submitted on February 5th an updated RMP. Nevertheless, EPA determined that the facility violated 40 C.F.R. § 68.190(b)(1). (i.e., the requirement to resubmit its RMP five years from the last submission).
The ESA assesses a civil penalty of $2,000.00.
A copy of the ESA can be downloaded here.
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