EPA v. NORTH COAST ENERGY, INC

Case summary

North Coast Energy, Inc. (���North Coast���) is the owner and operator of a pipeline located in Elkview, Kanawha County, West Virginia. On October 7, 2003, North Coast discharged approximately 3 barrels of crude oil from its pipeline into Big Fork Creek. Big Fork Creek is a navigable water of the United States because it is a tributary of Little Sandy Creek, which is a tributary of the Elk River. This discharge of oil into Big Fork Creek was a violation of Section 311(b)(3) of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. �� 1321(b)(3). The Region issued an expedited penalty action against North Coast assessing a penalty of $1,800.00 to resolve its civil liability for this spill. North Coast has accepted the expedited penalty and tendered a check for the penalty. The Director���s signature is required on the Consent Agreement before it is filed with the Regional Hearing Clerk. PENALTY AMOUNT IS $1,800.00.

Defendants (1)

• NORTH COAST ENERGY, INCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NORTH COAST ENERGY, INC

  939 WILLS CREEK ROAD, ELKVIEW, WV, 25071

  Registry ID: 110018937677

Statutes cited

• CWA 311B — Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• NORTH COAST ENERGY, INCentered 2004-07-02

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $1,800

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2004-05-17Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2004-07-02Final Order Issued
• 2004-07-02Complaint Filed/Proposed Order