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08-2012-0089Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2012· Region 08

EPA v. CHS, INC

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

THE RESPONDENT VIOLATED THE SPILL PREVENTION CONTROL AND COUNTERMEASURE PLAN (SPCC). A SPCC inspection was conducted on July 8, 2012 and SPCC plan and implementation violations were observed at this bulk storage facility. Observed problems with pipe support were corrected, and a revised SPCC plan, which was non-compliant with the regulations was submitted to EPA on December 5, 2011. Amendments were made to the plan to correct plan deficiencies, and the revised plan was submitted to EPA. The facility is now in compliance.

Defendants (1)

  • CHS, INCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • CHS

    21443 CR 34 RT 2, STERLING, CO, 80751

    Registry ID: 110011680261

Statutes cited

  • CWA 311JSPCC and/or Federal Response Plan Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • CHS, INCentered 2012-07-31

    Primary law: CWA

    Federal penalty: $1,075

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 2012-07-31Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2012-07-31Final Order Issued
  • 2012-08-14Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2012-09-11Enforcement Action Closed

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3000046858
Case number
08-2012-0089
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
08
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
SPCC and/or Federal Response Plan Violations

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 08-2012-0089 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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