EPA v. ENTOLETER INC

Case summary

On June 9, 2011, Region I entered into an expedited settlement agreement with Entoleter, LLC (Entoleter) of Hampden, Connecticut that addresses a violation of Section 311(b)(3) of the Clean Water Act. In October 2010, a third party discovered a release of fuel oil into a wetlands area adjacent to Entoleter’s facility. According to Entoleter, oil may have been released from the facility for approximately 60 years through a floor drain located in the facility’s boiler room. Entoleter has operated its business at the facility since 2002. Pursuant to the agreement, Entoleter paid a $10,000 penalty.

Defendants (1)

• ENTOLETER INCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ENTOLETER INC

  251 WELTON STREET, HAMDEN, CT, 06514

  Registry ID: 110001730235

Statutes cited

• CWA 311B — Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• ENTOLETER INCentered 2011-06-09

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $10,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2011-04-27Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2011-06-09Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2011-06-09Final Order Issued
• 2011-06-09Enforcement Action Closed