EPA v. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

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. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 4320 NORTH CLACK ABILENE, TAYLOR COUNTY, TEXAS 79604 3. RESPONDENT WAS IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 311(J) OF THE CWA BY: 1) NO DIRECT COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN TANK GAUGER AND PUMPING STATION; AND 2) INADEQUATE SECONDARY CONTAINMENT, AND/OR RACK DRAINAGE DOES NOT FLOW TO CATCHMENT BASIN, TREATMENT SYSTEM, OR QUICK DRAINAGE SYSTEM. 4. RELIEF SOUGHT PURSUANT TO SECTION 311(B)(6)(B)(I) OF THE CWA, EPA ASSESSED THE RESPONDENT A CIVIL PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $800 FOR THE VIOLATIONS CITED.

Defendants (1)

• TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TEXAS DEPT OF TRANSP

  4320 N CLACK, ABILENE, TX, 79604

  Registry ID: 110010591323

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2002-01-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2002-01-31Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2003-05-07Enforcement Action Closed