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06-2004-4379Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2004· Region 06

EPA v. American Coastal Energy; RV Payne No. 5 Tank Btry.

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

Summary of Findings * Plan does not discuss conformance with SPCC requirement. * Written procedures and inspection records are not kept with the plan. * Prior to drainage of diked areas, rainwater is not inspected, valves opend and resealed under responsible supervision and records kept of such events. * Excessive vegetation which affects the integrity and/or walls of containment system are slightly. * Plan has inadequate or no discussion of oil production facilities.

Defendants (1)

  • American Coastal EnergyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • AMERICAN COASTAL ENERGY: RV PAYNE NO. 5 TANK BTRY.

    P. O. BOX 20265, HOUSTON, TX, 772250265

    Registry ID: 110011275495

Statutes cited

  • CWA 311JSPCC and/or Federal Response Plan Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • American Coastal Energy; RV Payne No. 5 Tank Btry.entered 2004-08-03

    Primary law: CWA

    Federal penalty: $650

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 2004-07-20Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2004-08-03Enforcement Action Closed
  • 2004-08-03Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2004-08-03Final Order Issued

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
123736
Case number
06-2004-4379
Lead agency
EPA
Branch
6SF-R
EPA region
06
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
SPCC and/or Federal Response Plan Violations

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 06-2004-4379 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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