EPA v. Welsh, Robert J dba Town & Country Auto Parts & Service

Case summary

On December 31, 2002, EPA, Region III, filed a Consent Agreement and Final Order ( CAFO ), simultaneously commencing and resolving alleged violations by Robert J. Welsh d/b/a Town & Country Auto Parts & Service ( Respondent ) of RCRA Subtitle I, 42 U.S.C. ���� 6991-6991i, and the State of West Virginia's underground storage tank ( UST ) regulations at Respondent's Spencer, West Virginia, facility. The CAFO alleges that four USTs at Respondent's facility had not been upgraded nor permanently closed, in violation of WVUSTR �� 33-30-2.1 (40 C.F.R. �� 280.21) and WVUSTR �� 33-30-2.1 (40 C.F.R. ���� 280.70(c) and 280.71-74). Pursuant to the CAFO, Respondent has agreed to return to compliance within 90 days of the effective date of the CAFO. Based on financial information submitted by Respondent, EPA has determined that Respondent is unable to pay a penalty for the alleged violatio

Defendants (1)

• Welsh, Robert J dba Town & Country Auto Parts & SeNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TOWN & COUNTRY AUTO PARTS & SERVICE

  510 PARKERSBURG RD, SPENCER, WV, 25270

  Registry ID: 110005549932

Statutes cited

• RCRA 9006D — UST Civil Penalties
• RCRA 9006A — Underground Storage Tanks Compliance Order

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Welsh, Robert J dba Town & Country Auto Parts & Seentered 2002-12-31

  Primary law: RCRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2002-11-02Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2002-12-31Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2002-12-31Final Order Issued