07-2026-0227Administrative - FormalFinal Order IssuedFY 2026· Region 07
EPA v. Michels Construction, Inc.
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
On or about March 15, 2026, approximately 1,800 gallons of diesel fuel discharged to Tuttle Creek Lake when a storage tank fell into the lake from the top of a commercial barge owned and operated by Respondent.
Defendants (1)
- Michels Construction, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
MICHELS CORP
817 W MAIN ST, BROWNSVILLE, WI, 53006
Registry ID: 110064545933
Statutes cited
- CWA 311B — Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Michels Construction, Inc.entered 2026-08-24
Primary law: CWA
Federal penalty: $30,000
Timeline (3 milestones)
- 2026-08-24Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2026-08-24Final Order Issued
- 2026-08-25Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3605123113
- Case number
- 07-2026-0227
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 07
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 07-2026-0227 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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