EPA v. DLP HAYWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, LLC

Case summary

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 - OIL SPILL EXPEDITED SETTLEMENT AGREEEMENT On May 25, 2024, Respondent's facility at 262 Leroy George Drive, Clyde, North Carolina 28721 (the Facility), discharged approximately 1,651 gallons of diesel fuel in violation of Section 311(b)(3) of the Clean Water Act (CWA), 33 U.S.C. ? 1321{b)(3), as described in the attached Findings and Alleged Violations Form - Oil Spill Expedited Settlement Agreement (Oil Spill Violations Form), which is hereby incorporated by reference. EPA is authorized to enter into this Expedited Settlement Agreement (ESA) under the authority of Section 311(b)(6)(B)(i) of the CWA, 33 U.S.C. ? 1321(b)(6)(B)(i), as amended by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, and 40 C.F.R. ? 22.13(b). The parties enter into this ESA to settle the civil violations described in the Oil Spill Violations Form for a penalty of $5,000. This ESA is subject to the following terms and conditions: EPA finds Respondent's conduct is subject to the discharge prohibition of CWA ? 311(b)(3), 33 U.S.C. ? 1321(b)(3), in conjunction with 40 C.F.R. ? 110.3, and has therefore violated the CWA as described in the Oil Spill Violations Form. Respondent admits it is subject to CWA ? 311(b)(3), and that EPA has jurisdiction over Respondent and Respondent's conduct as described in the Oil Spill Violations Form. Respondent does not contest the findings and neither admits nor denies the allegations in the Oil Spill Violations Form. Respondent also waives any objections it may have to EPA's jurisdiction, any rights to contest the allegations, and its right to appeal this ESA and Final Order. Respondent consents .to the assessment of the penalty stated above.

Defendants (1)

• DLP HAYWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HAYWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

  LEROY GEORGE DRIVE, CLYDE, NC, 28721

  Registry ID: 110002357672

Statutes cited

• CWA 311B — Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• DLP HAYWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, LLCentered 2025-11-24

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $5,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2025-11-24Final Order Issued
• 2025-11-24Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-12-15Enforcement Action Data Entered