EPA v. Auto Wax Company, Inc.

Case summary

Summary of Finding * Plan does not discuss conformance with SPCC requirement. * Plan has inadequate or no description of the physical layout of the facility. * Plan has inadequate or no description and procedures to use when a discharge may occur. * Inadequate or no prediction of equipment failure which could result in discharge. * Plan does not discuss appropriate containment/diversionary structures/equipment. * Inspections and tests required by 40 CFR Part 112 are not in accordance with written procedures developed for the facility. * Plan has inadequate or no discussion of personnel and spill prevention procedures. * Drainage from undiked areas do not flow into catchment basins ponds, or lagoons, or no diversion systems to retain or return a discharge to the facility. * Aboveground tanks are not subject to periodic integrity testing, such as hydrostatic, nondestructive methods, etc. * Plan has inadequate or no discussion of bulk storage tanks.

Defendants (1)

• Auto Wax Company, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• AUTO WAX COMPANY INCORPORATED

  1300 ROUND TABLE DRIVE, DALLAS, TX, 75247-350

  Registry ID: 110000860569

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Auto Wax Company, Inc.entered 2004-09-15

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $1,300

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2004-07-27Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2004-09-15Enforcement Action Closed
• 2004-09-15Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2004-09-15Final Order Issued