EPA v. Tank Farm Hill

Case summary

On or about 8/24/2002, EPA initiated a response to address oil seeping from the high cliffs above the Cut Bank Creek in and around the town of Cut Bank. Over the course of 4 months, the seeps were abated by temporary collection and disposal of approximately 1400 gallons of oil contaminated water. This order requires the parties to take certain steps regarding possible groundwater and soil contamination resulting from the discharge as well as a temporary and/or permanent collection system to intercept the seeps from the cliffs into the Cut Bank Creek.

Defendants (5)

• ConocoPhillips CoNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• Montana Refining CoNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• Navajo Northern, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
• Black Eagle, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
• Cenex, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TANK FARM HILL

  T33N, R5W, S7&18, CUT BANK, MT, 59427

  Registry ID: 110015758599

Statutes cited

• CWA 311C2/311E — Emergency Powers Oil Imminent & Substantial Endangerment

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Tank Farm Hillentered 2003-07-01

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2003-07-01Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2003-07-01Final Order Issued
• 2003-08-20Enforcement Action Data Entered