EPA v. THE TEXAS OIL COMPANY

Case summary

1. SECTION 311(B)(6)(B)(I) OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT ( CWA ), 33 U.S.C. SECTION 1321(B)(6)(B)(I), AS AMENDED BY THE OIL POLLUTION ACT OF 1990. 2. THE TEXAS OIL COMPANY 2211 NORFOLK, SUITE 737 HOUSTON, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS 77098-0909 FACILITY: PHOENIX DEVELOPMENT CO. B LEASE, RRC 04559, LIBERTY COUNTY, TEXAS. 3. RESPONDENT WAS IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 311(J) OF THE CWA BY FAILING TO IMPLEMENT A SPILL PREVENTION CONTROL AND COUNTERMEASURES (SPCC) PLAN FOR THE PHOENIX FACILITY IN LIBERTY COUNTY, TEXAS. 4. RELIEF SOUGHT PURSUANT TO SECTION 311(B)(6)(B)(I) OF THE CWA, EPA PROPOSES A CIVIL PENALTY OF $5,400.

Defendants (1)

• THE TEXAS OIL COMPANYNamed in complaint

Facilities (1)

• PHOENIX DEVELOPMENT CO. B LEASE, RRC 04559

  2211 NORFOLK ST STE 737, HOUSTON, TX, 770984044

  Registry ID: 110010651687

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• **PROPOSED SETTLEMENT**

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 1997-08-20Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 1997-08-21Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 1997-10-23Enforcement Action Closed