EPA v. LION OIL COMPANY - SMACKOVER STATION

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. LION OIL COMPANY, SMACKOVER STATION SEC. 1, T16 S, R16 W EL DORADO, UNION COUNTY, ARKANSAS 71730 3. RESPONDENT WAS IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 311(J) OF THE CWA BY: 1) WRITTEN PROCEDURES AND A RECORD OF INSPECTIONS ARE NOT SIGNED BY FACILITY SUPERVISOR; 2) WRITTEN PROCEDURES AND A RECORD OF INSPECTIONS ARE NOT MADE PART OF THE PLAN; 3) WRITTEN PROCEDURES AND A RECORD OF INSPECTIONS ARE NOT MAINTAINED FOR THREE YEARS; 4) RECORDS OF IN- SPECTIONS OF ABOVEGROUND TANKS ARE NOT MAINTAINED; 5) IN- ADEQUATE SECONDARY CONTAINMENT, AND/OR RACK DRAINAGE DOES NOT FLOW TO CATCHMENT BASIN, TREATMENT SYSTEM, OR QUICK DRAINAGE SYSTEM; 6) THERE IS NO INTERLOCKED WARNING LIGHT PHYSICAL BARRIER SYSTEM, OR WARNING SIGNS TO PRE- VENT VEHICULAR DEPARTURE BEFORE COMPLETE DISCONNECT FROM TRANSFER LINES; 7) THERE IS NO INSPECTION OF LOWERMOST DRAINS AND ALL OUTLETS PRIOR TO FILLING AND DEPARTURE OF ANY TANK CAR OR TANK TRUCK; AND 8) PLAN HAS INADEQUATE OR NO DISCUSSION OF FACILITY TANK CAR AND TANK TRUCK LOAD- ING/UNLOADING RACK. 4. RELIEF SOUGHT PURSUANT TO SECTION 311(B)(6)(B)(I) OF THE CWA, EPA ASSESSED THE RESPONDENT A CIVIL PENALTY OF $1,050 FOR THE VIOLATIONS CITED.

Defendants (1)

• LION OIL COMPANYNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• LION OIL CO

  SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 16 RANGE 16, AR, 90067

  Registry ID: 110007408493

• LION OIL CO

  SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 16 RANGE 16, AR, 90067

  Registry ID: 110007408493

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• LION OIL COMPANYentered 2000-08-28

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $1,050

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2000-07-18Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2000-07-25Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2000-08-28Final Order Issued
• 2000-08-28Compliance Achieved
• 2000-08-29Enforcement Action Closed