EPA v. Giant Refining Company (NMR05B159)

Case summary

VIOLATION: The NOI was not signed by a cognizant official, the SWPPP does not identify potential sources of pollution which may reasonably be expected to affect the quality of storm water discharges, the plan does not include the type and location of existing non-structural and structural best management practices (BMP's), and does not show implementation of the controls. There are no records of personnel conducting facility inspections at least once a year, or that inspections are being done by qualified personnel. **RELIEF SOUGHT: 1)Within thirty days, Respondent shall make a complete and correct application for permit coverage and shall submit to EPA a copy of the application and confirmation of coverage; 2) Within thirty days, take whatever corrective action is necessary to correct the deficiencies, eliminate and prevent recurrence of the violations, and submit a written report detailing the specific actions taken; 3) If complete correction of the violations is not possible within thirty days, submit a comprehensive plan to do; and 4) Within forty-five day, arrange a Show Cause with EPA

Defendants (1)

• GiantRefining Company (NMR05B159)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• GIANT REFINING COMPANY (NMR05B159)

  SOUTH OF BLOOMFIELD ON US 550, EAST, 1/2 MILE, BLOOMFIELD, NM, 87413

  Registry ID: 110014416328

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Giant Refining Companyentered 2003-01-31

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2003-01-08Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2003-01-31Final Order Issued
• 2009-03-31Enforcement Action Closed