EPA v. NOVA PETROLEUM SUPPLIERS (12TH STREET SHELL)

Case summary

On May 1, 2025, Region 3 filed a Consent Agreement and Final Order, simultaneously commencing and concluding an administrative enforcement action, against Nova Petroleum Suppliers LLC for RCRA I and D.C. federally authorized underground storage tank program violations at the 12th Street Shell facility located at 3701 12th St. NE, Washington, D.C. 2001 (the Facility ). The Facility is a fueling station, and it has four tanks. The violation alleged is the failure to operate and maintain the corrosion protection system to continuously provide corrosion protection for all four tanks. Violations such as these can potentially lead to petroleum product leaks which can be harmful to both human health and the environment. Taking action against such violations aligns with Pillar 1 of the Powering the Great American Comeback initiative as it addresses access to clean air, land, and water. The settlement required Nova Petroleum Suppliers LLC to certify that it is now in compliance with applicable UST requirements and to pay a $30,230.00 penalty. The EPA notified the District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment in advance of this action, and the Department had no objections.

Defendants (1)

• NOVA PETROLEUM SUPPLIERSNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• 12TH STREET SHELL

  3701 12TH STREET NE, WASHINGTON, DC, 20017

  Registry ID: 110071362071

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• NOVA PETROLEUM SUPPLIERS (12TH STREET SHELL)entered 2025-05-01

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $30,230

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2025-05-01Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-05-01Final Order Issued
• 2025-05-07Enforcement Action Data Entered