EPA v. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

Case summary

The City of Beckley WV owned an operated two undergound storage tanks used by the city's Department of Public Works. The City failed to perform release detection, employ cathodic protection, provide financial assurance. The City removed the two tanks at issue and subsequently replaced such tanks with an above-ground tank. In addition to paying a penalty of $14,099, the city will perform a Supplemental Environmental Project with a value of $46,850.00. The SEP is a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day which will linclude the collection of used oil.

Defendants (1)

• CITY OF BECKLEY, WVNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

  130 MAIN STREET, BECKLEY, WV, 25802

  Registry ID: 110028128737

Statutes cited

• RCRA 9006A — Underground Storage Tanks Compliance Order

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKSentered 2006-04-25

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $14,099 · SEP: $46,850

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2006-04-25Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2006-04-25Final Order Issued
• 2006-05-08Enforcement Action Data Entered