EPA v. K & G MEN'S STORE

Case summary

THIS REFERRAL CONCERNS AN INSPECTION THAT OCCURRED ON 4/29/97. DURING THAT INSPECTION, EPA INSPECTORS OBSERVED THAT THE ALARM ON THE LEAK DETECTION EQUIPMENT AT THE K&G STORE FACILITY WAS FLASHING. THE OWNER WAS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND DID NOT REPORT THE PROBLEM TO OIS WITHIN 24 HOURS, WHICH IS REQUIRED. THIS REFERRAL IS PART OF THE AGENCY'S MAY 1997 NATIONAL UST INITIATIVE. IT ALSO SENDS A MESSAGE TO THE UST COMMUNITY OF GENERAL DETERENCE WHEN IT COMES TO THE MAINTENANCE OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS. THE PROPOSED CIVIL ACTION SEEKS A PENALTY OF $27,019.

Defendants (1)

• K & G MEN'S STORENamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• K & G STORE #3019

  1013 CENTER AVE, FORT COLLINS, CO, 80525

  Registry ID: 110010731707

Statutes cited

• RCRA 9006 — Federal Enforcement: Compliance Orders, Procedure, contents, Civil Penalties

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• K & G MEN'S STOREentered 1999-05-18

  Primary law: RCRA

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 1997-09-30Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 1997-10-16Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 1998-02-01Complaint Filed With Court
• 1999-05-18Final Order Lodged
• 1999-05-18Final Order Entered