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06-2024-4806Administrative - FormalFinal Order IssuedFY 2024· Region 06

EPA v. Sawtooth Operating Company - Maco Stewart Facility - Class I CAFO

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

Class I CAFO sent to Sawtooth Operating Company due to a crude oil spill and SPCC violations. Finalized Class I CAFO issued to Sawtooth Operating Company on 7/31/2024.

Defendants (2)

  • Robert ChainNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
  • Sawtooth Operating CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • MACO STEWART FACILITY

    2900 GALVESTON ROAD, TEXAS CITY, TX, 77591

Statutes cited

  • CWA 311BOil & Hazardous Substances Discharge
  • CWA 311JSPCC and/or Federal Response Plan Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Sawtooth Operating Company - Maco Stewart Facility - Class I CAFOentered 2024-07-31

    Primary law: CWA

    Federal penalty: $55,600

Timeline (3 milestones)

  • 2024-07-08Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2024-07-31Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2024-07-31Final Order Issued

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3604048665
Case number
06-2024-4806
Lead agency
EPA
Branch
ECAD
EPA region
06
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 06-2024-4806 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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