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06-2008-4816Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2008· Region 06

EPA v. Shell Pipeline, Berwick Pump Station

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

Respondent's January 16, 2008, discharge of oil from its facility caused a sheen upon or discoloration of the surface of the Hoskyns Ditch and adjoining shorelines and therefore, was in a quantity that has been determined may be harmful.

Defendants (1)

  • Gary StovallNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • SHELL PIPELINE, BERWICK PUMP STATION

    P. O. BOX 52163, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70152

    Registry ID: 110038431480

Statutes cited

  • CWA 311BOil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Shell Pipeline, Berwick Pump Stationentered 2008-12-11

    Primary law: CWA

    Federal penalty: $25,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 2008-12-11Final Order Issued
  • 2008-12-11Enforcement Action Closed
  • 2008-12-11Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2009-02-11Enforcement Action Data Entered

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
1400028401
Case number
06-2008-4816
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 06-2008-4816 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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