EPA v. Ridley USA d/b/a Hubbard Feeds (Botkins) CAFO

Case summary

On or about 7/12/2010, Hubbard Feeds discharged an estimated 3,927 gallons of soybean oil via a storm sewer into Loramie Creek which is a tributary of the Ohio River and therefore considered a navigable water of the United States. This facility submitted its most current SPCC Plan to the EPA on 11/30/2012. Upon review of the plan, EPA determined that Respondent had failed to adequately prepare, maintain and implement such an SPCC Plan for the facility.

Defendants (1)

• Ridley USA Inc. (Mankato, MN)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• RIDLEY USA D/B/A HUBBARD FEEDS INC

  104 OAK ST., BOTKINS, OH, 45306

  Registry ID: 110000393967

Statutes cited

• CWA 311J — SPCC and/or Federal Response Plan Violations
• CWA 311B — Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Ridley USA d/b/a Hubbard Feeds (Botkins) CAFOentered 2013-09-18

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $24,000

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2013-09-18Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2013-09-18Final Order Issued
• 2013-09-23Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2013-10-18Pipeline Closed
• 2013-10-18Enforcement Action Closed