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06-2004-4545Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2004· Region 06

EPA v. KCS Railroad

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

Discharge of oil from its facility caused a sheen upon or discoloration of the surface of the unnamed tributary of Coal Creek and adjoining shorelines.

Defendants (1)

  • KCS RailroadNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • KCS RAILROAD

    P. O. BOX 219335, KANSAS CITY, MO, 641219355

    Registry ID: 110018935143

Statutes cited

  • CWA 311BOil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • KCS Railroadentered 2004-09-15

    Primary law: CWA

    Federal penalty: $500

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 2004-08-06Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2004-09-15Enforcement Action Closed
  • 2004-09-15Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2004-09-15Final Order Issued

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
124900
Case number
06-2004-4545
Lead agency
EPA
Branch
6SF-R
EPA region
06
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 06-2004-4545 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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