EPA v. AAK K1 & K2

Case summary

3/22/18 - SPCC EXPEDITED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ISSUED, ASSESSING A PENALTY OF $1,200, DUE WITHIN 30 DAYS. ALLEGATIONS: - AMENDMENTS NOT CERTIFIED BY A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER ($150); - PLAN HAS INADEQUATE OR NO DISCUSSION OF FACILITY TANK CAR AND TANK TRUCK LOADING/UNLOADING RACK ($75); - FAILURE TO ESTABLISH AND DOCUMENT PROCEDURES FOR INSPECTIONS OR A MONITORING PROGRAM TO DETECT EQUIPMENT FAILURE AND/OR A DISCHARGE ($150); - CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS, INCLUDING WALLS AND FLOORS, ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY IMPERVIOUS TO CONTAIN OIL ($375); - CAUSES OF LEAKS RESULTING IN ACCUMULATIONS OF OIL IN DIKED AREAS ARE NOT PROMPTLY CORRECTLY ($450).

Defendants (1)

• AAK K1 & K2 FACILITYNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• AAK K1 AND K2 (OIL SPILL)

  2520 7TH STREET, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40208-1029

  Registry ID: 110043992016

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• AAK K1 & K2entered 2018-03-27

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $1,200

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2018-03-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2018-03-27Final Order Issued
• 2018-04-10Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2018-04-19Enforcement Action Closed