EPA v. Oil Tanking Houston
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
Respondent's November 26, 2007, discharge of oil from its facility caused a sheen upon or discoloration of the surface of the Little Vince Bayou and adjoining shorelines and therefore, was ina quantity that has been determined may be harmful.
Defendants (1)
- Oil Tanking HoustonNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
OIL TANKING HOUSTON
INTERSECTION OF NORTH SHAVER ST., WEST PITTS AVE., PASADENA, TX, 77015
Registry ID: 110037249199
Statutes cited
- CWA 311B — Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Oil Tanking Houstonentered 2008-07-21
Primary law: CWA
Federal penalty: $500
Timeline (4 milestones)
- 2008-07-21Enforcement Action Closed
- 2008-07-21Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2008-07-21Final Order Issued
- 2008-09-26Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 1400008343
- Case number
- 06-2008-4516
- 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 06-2008-4516 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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