EPA v. TNP Trucking, Inc. (SB)

Case summary

Inspections conducted on July 7, 2011 and March 22, 2012, revealed that the Respondent is operating underground injection wells. At the moment of the inspection on July 7, 2011, there were oil spills in the west side trench. Wastewater produced from automotive services typically contains hazardous substances that could contaminate underground sources of drinking water. During the inspection on March 22, 2012, oil spills as well as coolant were observed in the vicinity of the trench drains and the asphalt. Underground injection is prohibited pursuant to 40 C.F.R. §144.11, except as authorized by Rule or permit under the UIC Program. However, as of April 5, 2000, Motor Vehicle Waste Disposal Wells are no longer authorized by Rule. Pursuant to 40 C.F.R. §144.88(b)(1)(vi), all existing Motor Vehicle Waste Disposal Wells within the State of New York were required to be closed or permitted by no later than January 1, 2008. Since Respondent’s facility does not have a permit, it is in violation of the SDWA and 40 C.F.R. §144.88(b)(1)(vi). Additionally, Respondent is in violation of 40 C.F.R. §§144.11 and 144.12 for unauthorized injection and injection of fluids that may contaminate an underground source of drinking water.

Defendants (1)

• TNP Trucking, Inc. (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TNP TRUCKING, INC.

  129-16 14TH AVE., COLLEGE POINT, NY, 11356

  Registry ID: 110041244846

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1422/1423 — UIC Regulations Classes I - V
• SDWA 1421 — UIC Regulations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• TNP Trucking, Inc. (SB)entered 2013-09-19

  Primary law: SDWA

  Federal penalty: $4,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2012-07-18Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-09-10Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2013-09-19Enforcement Action Closed
• 2013-09-19Final Order Issued