EPA v. Plains Pipeline, L.P.

Case summary

U.S. EPA and U.S. Coast Guard issued this Administrative Order for Removal, Mitigation or Prevention of a Substantial Threat of Oil Discharge, pursuant to the authority under the Clean Water Act. This Order requires Plains Pipeline, L.P. (Respondent) to immediately conduct response actions to remove the discharge or to mitigate or prevent the substantial threat of a discharge of oil or hazardous substance into or on navigable waters or adjoining shorelines.

Defendants (1)

• Plains Pipeline, L.P.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PLAINS PIPELINE, L.P.

  SANTA BARBARA COAST, SANTA BARBARA, CA, 93110

  Registry ID: 110064840597

Statutes cited

• CWA 311B — Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Plains Pipeline, L.P.entered 2015-05-27

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2015-05-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2015-05-27Final Order Issued
• 2015-09-21Enforcement Action Data Entered