EPA v. Michael's West Exxon
Litigated With Penalty
Case summary
Between May and July 2007, there was a discharge of approximately 10,570 gallons of premium unleaded gasoline for a fuel line into the environment. At least 4,000 gallons of gasoline migrated along the utility corridors and was discharged via the storm drain into Spring Creek, a tributary of Ashley Creek.
Defendants (2)
- Michael's West ExxonNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
- Beargrass HoldingsNamed in complaint
Facilities (2)
MICHAEL'S WEST
1011 HIGHWAY 2 WEST, KALISPELL, MT, 59901
Registry ID: 110032591942
MICHAEL'S WEST
1011 HIGHWAY 2 WEST, KALISPELL, MT, 59901
Registry ID: 110032591942
Statutes cited
- CWA 311B — Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Michael's West Exxonentered 2016-03-28
Primary law: CWA
Federal penalty: $55,000
Timeline (6 milestones)
- 2008-09-30Referred To Dept Of Justice
- 2008-10-01Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2016-02-09Final Order Lodged
- 2016-02-09Complaint Filed With Court
- 2016-03-28Final Order Entered
- 2016-10-07Enforcement Action Closed
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 1400010121
- Case number
- 08-2008-0271
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 08
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 08-2008-0271 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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