Los Angeles-The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has fined Linde LLC $81,400 for ammonia air releases that occurred in 2007 and 2008 at its Torrance and Carson, Calif., carbon dioxide production plants. EPA said Linde did not immediately notify the National Response Center and the State Emergency Response Commission after five separate ammonia releases – with reportable quantities ranging from 250 to 665 pounds of anhydrous ammonia – occurred between December 2007 through May 2008. The reportable quantity of anhydrous ammonia is 100 lbs. In addition to the fine, the company will also spend approximately $415,550 in equipment upgrades as part of an environmental project that will prevent future ammonia releases into the environment.
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