EPA v. SUTTLES TRUCK LEASING (D/B/A DANA TRANSPORT)

Case summary

On August 5, 2013, the Region filed an expedited settlement agreement with Suttles Truck Leasing, LLC of North Grafton, Massachusetts resolving violations of Section 311(b)(3) of the Clean Water Act. On February 17, 2013, Suttles' inadvertently released approximately 1,300 gallons of oil from a day tank, which flowed across an asphalt parking lot into an unnamed stream, and ultimately caused a sheen on the Quinsigamond River. The company responded promptly to the spill and undertook cleanup responsibilities. The company agreed to a $3,000 penalty.

Defendants (1)

• SUTTLES TRUCK LEASINGNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SUTTLES TRUCK LEASING LLC (D/B/A DANA TRANSPORT)

  88 WESTBORO ROAD, NORTH GRAFTON, MA, 01536

  Registry ID: 110055643674

Statutes cited

• CWA 311B — Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• SUTTLES TRUCK LEASING (D/B/A DANA TRANSPORT)entered 2013-08-05

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $3,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2013-06-04Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2013-08-05Enforcement Action Closed
• 2013-08-05Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2013-08-05Final Order Issued