EPA v. Ethio Mart (UST)

Case summary

Administrative Complaint was issued to facility for alleged RCRA violation January 21, 2011 with proposed penalty for violations. The facility was in violation of failing to conduct repairs in accordance with a code of practive developed by a nationally recognized association or an independent test laboratory. Oklahoma Administrative Code #165:25-5-2(1) (40 C.F.R. #280.21(b)280.33) requires that a tank upgrade with interior lining must be conducted as stated above. Respondent was in violation from August 8, 1998 till August 7, 2008. Penalty was agreed to and paid in full November 15, 2011. Case closed. NOTE: Violation for not upgrading tank; tank upgraded August 2008. CAFO issued for time period prior to upgrade. No cost for Complying actions.

Defendants (1)

• RK Distributing, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ETHIO MART

  5220 S I 35, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73129

  Registry ID: 110041887777

Statutes cited

• RCRA 9006A — Underground Storage Tanks Compliance Order
• RCRA 9006D — UST Civil Penalties

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Ethio Mart (UST)entered 2011-11-22

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $1,500

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2011-01-21Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2011-03-31Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2011-11-22Final Order Issued
• 2011-11-22Enforcement Action Closed