EPA v. 1000 DUAL HIGHWAY LLC D/B/A HAGERSTOWN GAS & GO, INC. (HAGERSTOWN GAS & GO, INC.)

Case summary

On August 21, 2024, Region 3 entered a Consent Agreement and Final Order with 1000 Dual Highway, LLC ( the Respondent ), doing business as Hagerstown Gas & Go Inc ( the Facility ), for RCRA underground storage tank ( UST ) management violations. The Respondent is a retailer of petroleum products in Hagerstown, Maryland. The violations involved failure to provide adequate release detection, failure to report a suspected release to the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) within 2 hours, and failure to immediately investigate a suspected release. Such violations can result in significant petroleum product leaks which can be harmful to both human health and the environment. The settlement required the respondent to certify that it is now in compliance with applicable UST requirements, and to pay a $10,219 penalty. MDE was notified of the enforcement action and did not express any concerns. The Facility is located in an area of potential EJ concern.

Defendants (1)

• 1000 DUAL HIGHWAY D/B/A HAGERSTOWN GAS & GO, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HAGERSTOWN GAS & GO, INC.

  1000 DUAL HIGHWAY (ROUTE 40), HAGERSTOWN, MD, 21740

  Registry ID: 110071293440

Statutes cited

• RCRA 9003 — UST Release Detection, Prevention, Correction Regulations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• 1000 DUAL HIGHWAY LLC D/B/A HAGERSTOWN GAS & GO, INC. (HAGERSTOWN GAS & GO, INC.)entered 2024-08-21

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $10,219

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2024-08-21Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-08-21Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-08-21Final Order Issued
• 2024-09-12Enforcement Action Closed