EPA v. PETCO PETROLEUM

Case summary

5/4/17 - SPCC EXPEDITED SETTLEMENTAGREEMENT ISSUED, ASSESSING A PENALTY OF $1400. RESPONDENT SHALL MAKE PAYMENT WITHIN THIRTY DAYS. ALLEGED VIOLATIONS: NO PLAN AMENDMENTS(S) IF THE FACILITY HAS HAD A CHANGE IN: DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, OR MAINTENANCE WHICH AFFECTS THE FACILITY'S DISCHARGE POTENTIAL. IN VIOLATION OF 40 CFR SECTION 112.5 AMENDMENT(S) NOT CERTIFIED BY A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER. IN VIOLATION OF 40 CFR SECTION 112.7. INADEQUATE OR NO PREDICTION OF EQUIPMENT FAILURE WHICH COULD RESULT IN DISCHARGES. IN VIOLATION OF 40 CFR SECTION 112.7(b). PLAN DOES NOT DISCUSS AND FACILITY DOES NOT IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE CONTAINMENT/DIVERSIONARY STRUCTURES/EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING TRUCK TRANSFER AREAS). PLAN DOES NOT INCLUDE INSPECTIONS AND TEST PROCEDURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH 40 CFR SECTION 112.7(e). PLAN HAS INADEQUATE OR NO DISCUSSION OF BULK STORAGE TANKS. IN VIOLATION OF 40 CFR SECTION 112.7(a)(1). PLAN HAS INADEQUATE OR NO DISCUSSION OF FACILITY TRANSFER OPERATIONS, PUMPING, AND FACILITY PROCESS. IN VIOLATION OF 40 CFR SECTION 112(a)(1).

Defendants (1)

• PETCO PETROLEUM CORPORATIONNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PETCO SHUBUTA

  COUNTY RD 284, QUITMAN, MS, 39355

  Registry ID: 110064054650

Statutes cited

• CWA 311J — SPCC and/or Federal Response Plan Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• PETCO PETROLEUMentered 2017-05-04

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $1,400

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2017-05-04Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2017-05-04Final Order Issued
• 2017-06-08Enforcement Action Closed
• 2017-06-15Enforcement Action Data Entered