EPA v. GENESIS PIPELINE TEXAS, L.P. - 8 CRUDE OIL PIPELINE

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. GENESIS PIPELINE TEXAS, L.P. - WEST COLUMBIA TO WEBSTER 8 CRUDE OIL PIPELINE BAY AREA BOULEVARD AND FRIENDSWOOD ROAD FRIENDSWOOD, GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS 77546 3. RESPONDENT WAS IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 31(B)(3) OF THE CWA BY THE UNAUTHORIZED DISCHARGE OF 2 BARRELS OF OIL FROM ITS FACILITY INTO OR UPON AN UNNAMED DRAINAGE DITCH LEADING INTO CLEAR CREEK AND ADJOINING SHORELINES. 4. RELIEF SOUGHT PURSUANT TO SECTION 311(B)(6)(B)(I) OF THE CWA, EPA ASSESSED THE RESPONDENT A CIVIL PENALTY OF $500 FOR THE VIOLATION CITED.

Defendants (1)

• GENESIS PIPELINE TEXAS, L.P.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• GENESIS PIPELINE TEXAS, L.P. - 8 CRUDE OIL PIPELI

  BAY AREA BLVD AND FRIENDSWOOD RD, FRIENDSWOOD, TX, 77546

  Registry ID: 110010661337

Statutes cited

• CWA 311B — Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• GENESIS PIPELINE TEXAS, L.P.

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2001-07-12Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2001-07-18Enforcement Action Data Entered