EPA v. GRIFFIN INDUSTRIES, LLC

Case summary

THIS CASE RESOLVES THE RESPONDENT'S VIOLATION OF THE REQUIREMENT TO PROPERLY PERFORM THE PLANNING DISTANCE CALCULATION REQUIRED BY 40 CFR PART 112.20(E) AND (F) TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE MUSCATINE FACILITY WAS SUBJECT TO THE FACILITY RESPONSE PLAN REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 311(J)(5) OF THE CWA, AND 40 CFR PART 112.20 AND 21. THIS EVALUTION IS REQUIRED OF ALL FACILITY'S THAT STORE OIL IN QUANTITIES GREATER THAN ONE MILLION GALLONS. AS OF SEPTEMBER 2015, THE MUSCATINE FACILITY NO LONGER STORES OIL, AND THEREFORE THERE IS NO FURTHER COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS.

Defendants (1)

• GRIFFIN INDUSTRIES, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CK PROCESSING CO

  2579 PETTIBONE AVENUE, MUSCATINE, IA, 52761

  Registry ID: 110000772058

Statutes cited

• CWA 311J — SPCC and/or Federal Response Plan Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• GRIFFIN INDUSTRIES, LLCentered 2016-02-22

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $12,500

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2016-02-22Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-02-22Final Order Issued
• 2016-02-25Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2016-03-18Pipeline Closed
• 2016-03-18Enforcement Action Closed