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08-2003-0040Administrative - FormalFinal Order IssuedFY 2003· Region 08

EPA v. Hinze, Inc.

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

This expedited consent agreement is issued to Hinze, Inc. for the unlawful discharge of diesel fuel into Sand Creek Canal, a tributary of the Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone River. Respondent states that it has investigated the cause of the spill, cleaned up the spill and taken corrective action to prevent future spills.

Defendants (1)

  • Hinze, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • RED EAGLE OIL, INC. FORMERLY KNOWN AS HINZE, INC.

    1503 SHERIDAN AVENUE, CODY, WY, 82414

    Registry ID: 110014416970

Statutes cited

  • CWA 311BOil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Hinze, Inc.entered 2003-01-14

    Primary law: CWA

    Federal penalty: $4,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

  • 2003-01-14Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2003-01-14Final Order Issued
  • 2003-02-06Enforcement Action Data Entered

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
91114
Case number
08-2003-0040
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
08
Primary statute
Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 08-2003-0040 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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