EPA v. R.H.S. Lee Incorporated

Case summary

This is an Administrative Compliance Order pursuant to Section 311(c) of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 1321(c), issued to R.H.S. Lee, Inc. The violation involves a significant threat of an oil discharge to waters of the U.S. The Order directs the Respondent to abate the discharge threat and to submit a workplan for site investigation and remediation to remove oil contamination that presents a substantial threat of discharge to waters of the United States, including the Pacific Ocean adjacent to Pearl City, Hawaii. RHS Lee is a trucking, demolition, masonry and grading company that stores oil in connection with its business. During a recent inspection, EPA�s inspector observed oil and oily water discharges at the Site. The facility had inadequate secondary containment and diversionary structures to prevent releases from the Site. Its facility is located approximately fifty feet uphill from a storm drain that discharges into the ocean. Pursuant to the present order, RHS Lee must submit a work plan for EPA approval. The actions required by the order include implementation of immediate measures to halt the discharge of oil, sampling and post-removal controls.

Defendants (1)

• R.H.S. Lee IncorporatedNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• R.H.S. LEE INC.

  1414 WAIHONA PLACE, PEARL CITY, HI, 96782

  Registry ID: 110005722646

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• R.H.S. Lee Incorporated Compliance Orderentered 2005-02-11

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2005-02-11Enforcement Action Closed
• 2005-02-11Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2005-02-11Final Order Issued
• 2005-02-23Enforcement Action Data Entered