EPA v. SHAWNEE PEAK SKI AREA

Case summary

On September 14, 2016, Region 1 entered into an expedited settlement agreement with Shawnee Peak Holding, Inc. of Bridgton, Maine 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. An EPA Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) inspection at the Shawnee Peak ski resort revealed that the facility did not have a fully implemented SPCC plan. In addition, the facility failed to have proper secondary containment around certain portable oil storage containers (drums) being stored at the facility. Furthermore, the EPA inspection team observed oil spills and leaks in certain locations at the facility. Shawnee Peak has addressed the deficiencies identified above and has submitted an SPCC Plan for the facility. The purpose of the SPCC program is to prevent oil spills before they happen, thus the need for a properly prepared and implemented plan is critical to the success of the program. Pursuant to the agreement, Shawnee Peak Holding, Inc. will pay a $4,600 penalty. This settlement will ensure that the company is implementing necessary precautions to reduce the occurrence and severity of oil spills at its facility.

Defendants (2)

• Ed RockNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• Shawnee Peak Holding Inc (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SHAWNEE PEAK

  119 MOUNTAIN ROAD, BRIDGTON, ME, 04009

  Registry ID: 110067445508

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• SHAWNEE PEAK SKI AREAentered 2016-09-14

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $4,600

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2016-09-14Final Order Issued
• 2016-09-14Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2016-09-14Complaint Filed/Proposed Order