EPA v. CORONA AUTO PARTS

Case summary

On October 25, 2011, an authorized representative of EPA conducted an SPCC inspection at Corona's Auto Parts Inc. Although Corona's Auto Parts Inc. stores oil in amounts above the thresholds requiring the preparation and implementation of a SPCC plan under 40 C.F.R. Part 112, it did not have an SPCC Plan. Because of the size of the facility and other factors, EPA is utilizing the ESA enforcement tool. On May 2, 2012, Region 1 entered into an expedited settlement agreement with Corona Auto Parts, Inc. (Corona) of Hartford, Connecticut that addresses violations of the Oil Pollution Prevention regulations at 40 C.F.R. Part 112, promulgated under Section 311(j) of the Clean Water Act. EPA’s Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) inspection at Corona’s facility revealed that the facility did not have an SPCC plan. Pursuant to the agreement, Corona paid a $4,000 penalty.

Defendants (1)

• CORONA AUTO PARTSNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CORONA AUTO PARTS INC

  608 WETHERSFIELD AVENUE, HARTFORD, CT, 06114

  Registry ID: 110002488969

Statutes cited

• CWA 311J — SPCC and/or Federal Response Plan Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CORONA AUTO PARTSentered 2012-05-02

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $4,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2012-02-28Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2012-05-02Enforcement Action Closed
• 2012-05-02Final Order Issued
• 2012-05-02Complaint Filed/Proposed Order