Aurora Cooperative Elevator Co., Lenexa, Kan., has agreed to pay a $82,677 civil penalty to resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean Air Act’s chemical risk prevention provisions at its agronomy business in Harvard, Neb., which stores, sells, and distributes anhydrous ammonia.
EPA said the penalty is based on a January 2023 inspection that determined that Aurora violated the law by failing to submit a risk management plan, perform an updated hazard review, and conduct an audit to ensure compliance with the regulations. EPA said Aurora took the necessary steps to return the facility to compliance after the inspection.