EPA v. Vess Oil Corporation ( J. J. Pruitt Lease Tank Battery)

Case summary

Summary of Findings: Plan does not idscuss and/or facility does not implement appropriate containment/diversionary structure/equipment (including truck transfer areas). Written procedures and inspection records are not kept with the plan and are not maintain for three years. No training on discharge procedure protocols. No training on the applicable pollution conrol laws, rules, and regulations. No training on the contents of the SPCC Plan. Above ground valves and pipelines are not examined periodically on a scheduled basis for general condition (includes items, such as: flange joints, valve galnds 2nd bodies, drip pans, pipeline supports bleeder and gauge valves, polish rods/stuffing box.

Defendants (1)

• Vess Oil CorporationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• VESS OIL CORPORATION (J. J. PRUITT LEASE TANK BATTERY)

  8100 E. 22ND NORTH, BUILDING 300, WICHITA, KS, 67226

  Registry ID: 110022865764

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Vess Oil Corporation ( J. J. Pruitt Lease Tank Battery)entered 2005-06-30

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $650

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2005-06-28Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2005-06-30Enforcement Action Closed
• 2005-06-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2005-06-30Final Order Issued