EPA v. FRATICELLI OIL CO INC

Case summary

The Regional Judicial Officer approved an expedited settlement agreement with Fraticelli Oil Company of Leominster, MA resolving Clean Water Act violations. In 2017, a tanker truck rolled over resulting in a spill of 1,000 gallons of #2 fuel oil onto the highway in Littleton, MA. Some of the oil entered the highway stormwater conveyance system and approximately 210 gallons reached wetlands associated with Beaver Brook. The company responded promptly to the spill and took action to contain, recover and clean up the spill. The settlement requires a $2,300 penalty.

Defendants (1)

• Fraticelli Oil Co., Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• FRATICELLI OIL

  239 LITCHFIELD STREET, LEOMINSTER, MA, 01453

  Registry ID: 110061120193

Statutes cited

• CWA 311B — Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• FRATICELLI OIL CO INCentered 2018-04-23

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $2,300

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2018-04-23Final Order Issued
• 2018-04-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2018-06-19Enforcement Action Data Entered