EPA v. LION OIL COMPANY - BUCKNER

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 BUCKNER 8 MAINLINE CRUDE OIL TRANSMISSION FACILITY MAGNOLIA, COLUMBIA COUNTY, ARKANSAS 71753 3. RESPONDENT WAS IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 311(B)(3) OF THE CWA BY THE UNAUTHORIZED DISCHARGE OF 20 BARRELS OF OIL FROM ITS FACILITY INTO OR UPON AN UNNAMED STORM WATER DRAINAGE DITCH 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)

• LION OIL COMPANYNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• LION OIL CO - BUCKNER 8 MAINLINE

  8 MAINLINE CRUDE OIL FAC NEAR BIG CREEK, MAGNOLIA, AR, 71753

  Registry ID: 110033001695

Statutes cited

• CWA 311B — Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• LION OIL COMPANYentered 2001-11-19

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $500

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2001-07-25Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2001-07-27Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2001-11-19Final Order Issued
• 2001-11-19Compliance Achieved
• 2001-11-20Enforcement Action Closed