EPA v. BROCO OIL

Case summary

On June 28, 2022 EPA filed an expedited settlement agreement (Agreement) entered into with Broco Oil, Inc. of Haverhill, Massachusetts, addressing violations of the Oil Pollution Prevention regulations, promulgated under Section 311(j) of the Clean Water Act. On January 12, 2022, EPA conducted a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) inspection at the company?s facility and observed that the facility was not in full compliance with the Oil Pollution Prevention regulations. The company promptly prepared an amended SPCC plan and corrected the violations. Pursuant to the Agreement, Broco Oil, Inc. will pay a $10,320 penalty. The SPCC Program is a direct implementation program; however, the Region shares copies of all expedited settlements with the state and Coast Guard. The facility is located in an area where its residents face many environmental justice issues.

Defendants (1)

• Broco Oil. Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BROCO OIL

  168 HALE STREET, HAVERHILL, MA, 01830

  Registry ID: 110003501167

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• BROCO OILentered 2022-06-28

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $10,320

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2022-06-28Final Order Issued
• 2022-06-28Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2022-06-28Enforcement Action Data Entered