EPA v. Dueitt Oil Company

Case summary

* Plan not certified by a professional engineer * Inspections required by 40 CFR Part 112 are not in accordance with written procedures developed for the facility. * Written procedures and a record of inspections are not made part of the plan * Written procedures and a a record of inspections are not maintained for three years. * Excessive vegetation which affects the integrity of the containment system. * Walls of containment system are slightly eroded or have low areas. * Adequatae records of drainage events are not maintained. * Outside of tank not frequently observed for signs of deterioration, leaks which might cause a spill, or accumulation of oil inside diked area. * Secondary containment inadequate for mobile or portable storage tanks. * Aboveground valves and pipelines are not inspected regularly. * Containment system does not hold at least the maxiumum capacity of the largest single compartment of any tank car or tank truck. * Facility not fully fenced and entrance gates are not locked and/or guarded when plant is unattended or not in production.

Defendants (1)

• Dueitt Oil CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• DUEITT OIL COMPANY

  1333 FORTUNE ROAD, YOUNGSVILLE (LAFAYETTE PARISH), LA, 70592

  Registry ID: 110015759080

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Dueitt Oil Company

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $2,200

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2003-08-12Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2003-08-20Enforcement Action Data Entered