Three companies in Alabama have been found to be in violation of regulations. The Blue Bell Ice Cream plant in Sylacauga, DPC Enterprises in Mobile, and Koch Foods of Gadsden are among the companies that have been flagged for non-compliance.
Three companies in Alabama have recently settled with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over allegations of violating the Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions of the Clean Air Act.
The purpose of the CAPP clause is to prevent accidental releases of highly hazardous substances and to minimize the impact of any releases that do happen.
Keriema Newman, the Director of the Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Division in EPA’s Southeast Region, stresses the significance of facilities managing and reducing the risks related to hazardous substances. She emphasizes the need for proper equipment maintenance and the implementation of procedures, including emergency preparedness measures, as crucial elements in safeguarding both human health and the environment.
Fines were imposed on several companies in the Southeast region, including a Kroger distribution center located in Memphis and a Kroger-operated dairy facility in Murfreesboro. Furthermore, a Koch Foods plant in Mississippi was cited for violations related to the ammonia refrigeration process used for cold food storage.
