EPA v. K&V TRANSPORT-SPCC CAFO

Case summary

On June 24, 2021, a tractor-trailer operated by K & V Transport (K & V) tipped over (herein ?incident?) and released approximately 6,500 gallons of a gasoline/ethanol mixture and diesel fuel in Hancock, MI (herein ?release?). 24. The release occurred on US Highway 41 into the stormwater system, onto Rock Beach, City of Houghton Beach, and the Portage Ship Canal. An initial oil sheen was visible across wide areas of Portage Canal for approximately 4-miles.

Defendants (1)

• K & V TRANSPORTNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• K & V TRANSPORT

  1212 N. 58TH STREET, SUPERIOR, WI, 54880

  Registry ID: 110071091596

Statutes cited

• CWA 311B — Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• K&V TRANSPORT-SPCC CAFOentered 2025-09-23

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $12,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2025-07-28Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-09-23Final Order Issued
• 2025-09-24Enforcement Action Data Entered