EPA v. Valley Co-Op Oil Mill

Case summary

Summary of Finding: Plan does not follow sequence of the rule and/r cross-reference not provided. Inadequate or no prediction of equipment failure which could result in discharges. No training on the contents of the SPCC Plan. Inadequate secondary containment, and/or rack drainage does not flow to catchment basin, treatment system, or quick drainage system. Plan has inadequate or no discussion of facility tank car and tank truck loading/unloading rack. 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.

Defendants (1)

• Valley Co-Op Oil MillNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• VALLEY CO-OP OIL MILL

  1901 NORTH EXPRESSWAY 77, HARLINGEN, TX, 78553

  Registry ID: 110012284287

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Valley Co-Op Oil Millentered 2005-08-17

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $1,200

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2005-02-16Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2005-08-17Enforcement Action Closed
• 2005-08-17Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2005-08-17Final Order Issued