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06-2005-4531Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2005· Region 06

EPA v. Lion Oil Company

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

Discharge of oil from its facility caused a sheen upon or discoloration of the surface of Loutre Creek and adjoining shorelines and therefore, was in a quantity that has been determined may be harmful.

Defendants (1)

  • Lion Oil CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • LION OIL COMPANY

    1000 MCHENRY AVENUE, EL DORADO, AR, 71730

    Registry ID: 110017419667

Statutes cited

  • CWA 311BOil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Lion Oil Companyentered 2005-03-18

    Primary law: CWA

    Federal penalty: $500

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 2005-01-26Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2005-03-18Enforcement Action Closed
  • 2005-03-18Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2005-03-18Final Order Issued

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
138749
Case number
06-2005-4531
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 06-2005-4531 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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