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06-2010-4801Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2010· Region 06

EPA v. Teppco

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

Respondent's April 28, 2009, discharge of oil from its facility caused a sheen upon or discoloration of the surface of the Cedar Bayou and adjoining shorelines and therefore, was in a quantity that has been determined may be harmful.

Defendants (1)

  • Jerry E. Thompson, PresidentNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • TEPPCO

    P. O. BOX 2521, HOUSTON, TX, 77252

    Registry ID: 110015754584

Statutes cited

  • CWA 311BOil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Teppcoentered 2009-11-05

    Primary law: CWA

    Federal penalty: $25,855

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 2009-11-05Enforcement Action Closed
  • 2009-11-05Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2009-11-05Final Order Issued
  • 2009-11-23Enforcement Action Data Entered

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
1800062944
Case number
06-2010-4801
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 06-2010-4801 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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