The U.S. EPA said on July 9 that it has settled with Londonderry Freezer Warehouse (LFW), Londonderry, N.H., to help the cold storage firm improve compliance and prevent chemical accidents. EPA said LFW has spent more than $215,000 to bring its facility back into compliance with the Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements that apply to ammonia refrigeration systems that have less than 10,000 pounds of ammonia. LFW also paid $78,200 to resolve the alleged violations.
EPA alleged that LFW had inadequate alarms and ventilation, rusted valves, and insufficient access to emergency controls, among other alleged deficiencies. EPA said the company fully cooperated with its regional office and has certified that they are now in compliance with the CAA.