EPA v. Shell Pipeline Co./Milwaukee County - AO for Removal

Case summary

This Order requires performance of removal actions in connection with the release of jet fuel at or from a facility (10 inch pipeline) at or near the Milwaukee County General Mitchell Internation Airport located at 5300 South Howell Ave. in Milwaukee, Wi. On January 23, 2012, Hazmat teams responded to the discharge incident at South 1st Street and West Layton Ave. (Northwest boundary of the airport) which is adjacent to Wilson Park Creek. The discharge reached Wilson Park Creek, the Kinnickinnic River and the adjoining shorelines. There is also a threat of discharge into Oak Creek which provides drainage to the south end of the airport and flows into Lake Michigan. All four of the above mentioned bodies of water are navigable waters of the United States.

Defendants (2)

• Shell Pipeline Co. (Houston, TX)Named in complaintNamed in settlement
• Milwaukee County (WI)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• GENERAL MITCHELL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

  5300 S. HOWELL AVE., MILWAUKEE, WI, 53207

  Registry ID: 110002120963

Statutes cited

• CWA 311C2/311E — Emergency Powers Oil Imminent & Substantial Endangerment

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Shell Pipeline Co./Milwaukee County - AO for Removalentered 2012-02-22

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2012-02-22Final Order Issued
• 2012-04-04Enforcement Action Data Entered