EPA v. Gottson Oil, Inc.
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
Respondent's December 29, 2008, discharge of oil from its facility caused a sheen upon or discoloration of the surface of the George Ditch and adjoining shorelines and therefore, was in a quantity that has been determined may be harmful.
Defendants (1)
- Nolan GottsonNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
GOTTSON OIL, INC.
2035 EVANGELINE HIGHWAY, JENNINGS, LA, 70546
Registry ID: 110032987597
Statutes cited
- CWA 311B — Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Gottson Oil, Inc.entered 2009-06-30
Primary law: CWA
Federal penalty: $19,515
Timeline (4 milestones)
- 2009-06-30Enforcement Action Closed
- 2009-06-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2009-06-30Final Order Issued
- 2009-08-11Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 1800013114
- Case number
- 06-2009-4805
- 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 06-2009-4805 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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