EPA v. Toledo Refining Company LLC (Oregon, OH) CAFO

Case summary

On January 24, 2015, a release of 3,259 pounds of sulfuric acid occurred from Respondent's facility between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. On February 27, 2015, between 2:10 pm and 4:10 pm, a release of 44.22 pounds of benzene was released from Respondent's facility. Respondent did not immediately notify the NRC of either release, a violation of Section 103(a) of CERCLA. EPA and Respondent agreed to settle the matter with a CAFO with a civil penalty of $11,518.00, due within 30 days after the effective date of this CAFO.

Defendants (1)

• Toledo Refining Company, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TOLEDO REFINING COMPANY

  1819 WOODVILLE ROAD, OREGON, OH, 43616

  Registry ID: 110010534261

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 103A — Notification of Hazardous Reportable Quantity Release

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Toledo Refining Company LLC (Oregon, OH) CAFOentered 2016-02-04

  Primary law: CERCLA

  Federal penalty: $11,518

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2016-02-04Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-02-04Final Order Issued
• 2016-02-04Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2016-03-03Enforcement Action Closed
• 2016-03-03Pipeline Closed