EPA v. Running Foxes Petroleum, Inc., Steven Tedesco, Joe Taglieri

Case summary

EPA has determined that the violations of Section 311 of the CWA at the North Stoner and Emmerson Leases present an ongoing threat of a discharge of oil to the waters of the United States. Accordingly, the Order for Compliance, requires specific actions by Running Foxes Petroleum, Inc., to ensure adequate secondary containment and other spill prevention controls and countermeasures.

Defendants (3)

• Joe TaglieriNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• Steven TedescoNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• Running Foxes Petroleum, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• RUNNING FOXES PETROLEUM CO. - EMMERSON LEASE

  SOUTH 100 ROAD AND SOLDIER ROAD, RICHARDS, MO, 64778

  Registry ID: 110069408279

Statutes cited

• CWA 311J — SPCC and/or Federal Response Plan Violations
• CWA 311C2/311E — Emergency Powers Oil Imminent & Substantial Endangerment

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Running Foxes Petroleum, Inc., Steven Tedesco, Joe Taglierientered 2023-02-06

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2023-01-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-02-06Final Order Issued
• 2023-05-05Enforcement Action Data Entered