EPA v. Big Island Energy Co

Case summary

On August 2, 2019, an authorized representative of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conducted a formal inspection of Respondent's facility at 61-3641 Kawaihae Road, to determine compliance with the Oil Pollution Prevention regulations promulgated at 40 CFR Part 112 under Section 311(j) of the Clean Water Act. EPA determined that Respondent, as owner or operator of the facility, violated regulations implementing Section 311(j) of the Act by failing to comply with the Oil Pollution Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan ( SPCC ). The parties enter into this Expedited Settlement in order to settle the civil violations for a penalty of $1,313.

Defendants (1)

• Big Island Energy Co. LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BIG ISLAND ENERGY CO LLC

  61-3641 KAWAHAE RD, KAWAIHAE, HI, 96743

  Registry ID: 110070836045

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Big Island Energy Coentered 2020-09-04

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $1,313

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2020-09-04Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-09-04Enforcement Action Closed
• 2020-09-04Final Order Issued
• 2020-09-16Enforcement Action Data Entered