EPA v. Caribbean Petroleum Refining, L.P. (CAPECO)

Case summary

EPA issued a Unilateral Order to Respondent for the removal of contaminated soils and water that resulted from the release of oil and oil-contaminated runoff after an explosion and fire occurred at their Terminal on October 23, 2010. As a result of the explosion and fire, many of the tanks at the Respondent's facility spilled their content. Significant amounts of oil and oil-contaminated runoff escaped into wetlands and water bodies immediately north of the facility. The estimated volume of oil directly discharged to the Las Lajas Creek, the wetland area downstream, and into the ground water, consisting primarily of a mixture of gasoline, jet fuel, Bunker C and/or diesel fuel is not fully quantified, but poses a threat of further discharge to the San Juan Bay.

Defendants (1)

• Caribbean Petroleum Refining, L.P.Named in settlement

Facilities (3)

• CARIBBEAN PETROLEUM REFINERY L.P.

  STATE RD #28, LUCHETTI INDUSTRIES PARK, BAYAMON, PR, 00961

  Registry ID: 110008471956

• CARIBBEAN PETROLEUM REFINERY L.P.

  STATE RD #28, LUCHETTI INDUSTRIES PARK, BAYAMON, PR, 00961

  Registry ID: 110008471956

• CARIBBEAN PETROLEUM REFINERY L.P.

  STATE RD #28, LUCHETTI INDUSTRIES PARK, BAYAMON, PR, 00961

  Registry ID: 110008471956

Statutes cited

• RCRA 7003 — Imminent Order: Solid or Hazardous Waste
• CWA 311B — Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge
• CWA 311C2/311E — Emergency Powers Oil Imminent & Substantial Endangerment

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Caribbean Petroleum Refining, L.P. (CAPECO)entered 2010-02-19

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2010-02-19Enforcement Action Closed
• 2010-02-19Final Order Issued
• 2010-04-07Enforcement Action Data Entered