EPA v. WORCESTER SAND AND GRAVEL COMPANY INC

Case summary

On February 5, 2015, Region 1 entered into an expedited settlement agreement with Worcester Sand and Gravel Company, Inc. of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts addressing 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 the facility revealed that the facility did not have an SPCC plan. In particular, the facility failed to have sized secondary containment around some of the tanks at the facility. Significant spills and discharges were also observed at the facility which resulted in a loss of oil. Pursuant to the agreement, Worcester Sand and Gravel Company, Inc. will pay a $4,800 penalty.

Defendants (1)

• Worcester Sand & Gravel Company Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• WORCESTER SAND AND GRAVEL

  182 HOLDEN STREET, SHREWSBURY, MA, 01545

  Registry ID: 110001958436

• WORCESTER SAND AND GRAVEL

  182 HOLDEN STREET, SHREWSBURY, MA, 01545

  Registry ID: 110001958436

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• WORCESTER SAND AND GRAVEL COMPANY INCentered 2014-12-29

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $4,800

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2014-12-29Final Order Issued
• 2014-12-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2015-02-05Enforcement Action Closed
• 2015-04-13Enforcement Action Data Entered