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06-2008-4509Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2008· Region 06

EPA v. TM Chemicals

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

Respondent's July 27, 2007, discharge of oil from its facility caused a sheen upon or discoloration of the surface of the Tucker Bayou and adjoining shorelines and therefore, was in a quantity that has been determined may be harmful. Pollutant/Chemical/Waste Stream: Hydro treated Hydro Distillate

Defendants (1)

  • Jim RobbinsNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • TM CHEMICALS

    2525 BATTLEGROUND ROAD, DEER PARK, TX, 77467

    Registry ID: 110070754719

Statutes cited

  • CWA 311BOil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • TM Chemicalsentered 2008-02-28

    Primary law: CWA

    Federal penalty: $500

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 2008-02-28Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2008-02-28Final Order Issued
  • 2008-02-28Enforcement Action Closed
  • 2008-03-25Enforcement Action Data Entered

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
600087277
Case number
06-2008-4509
Lead agency
EPA
Branch
6SF-P
EPA region
06
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 06-2008-4509 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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