EPA v. Alton Steel, Inc. (Alton, IL) CAFO

Case summary

As a result of an SPCC inspection preformed August 25 - 28, 2014, many SPCC plan violations were found, including: inadequate secondary containment, inadequate maintenance of inspection records, failure to preform required tank integrity tests, and failure to position mobile or portable containers to prevent discharge. $19,929 penalty paid 1/20/17.

Defendants (1)

• Alton Steel, Inc.- Alton, IllinoisNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• ALTON STEEL INC.

  5 CUT STREET, ALTON, IL, 62002

  Registry ID: 110000438679

• ALTON STEEL INC.

  5 CUT STREET, ALTON, IL, 62002

  Registry ID: 110000438679

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Alton Steel, Inc. (Alton, IL) CAFOentered 2017-01-17

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $19,929

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2017-01-17Final Order Issued
• 2017-01-17Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2017-01-18Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2017-01-20Pipeline Closed