EPA v. AAK USA Inc

Case summary

Expedited Settlement Offer for Violations of Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Regulations at AAK USA Richmond Inc., dba California Oils Corporation. The SPCC regulations are issued under Section 311(j) of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 1321(j), and are designed to prevent oil spills to surface waters or their adjoining shorelines. To accomplish this goal, the regulations require certain facilities, to prepare and implement SPCC plans. The Clean Water Act also provides EPA with authority to, among other things, seek administrative civil penalties for violations of the SPCC regulation.

Defendants (1)

• AAK USA IncNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• AAK USA, INC.

  1145 HARBOUR WAY S, RICHMOND, CA, 94804

  Registry ID: 110032906327

Statutes cited

• CWA 311J — SPCC and/or Federal Response Plan Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• AAK USA Incentered 2020-05-01

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $3,700

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2020-05-01Final Order Issued
• 2020-05-01Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-05-01Enforcement Action Closed
• 2020-05-28Enforcement Action Data Entered