EPA v. Sellers Petroleum ESA SPCC - Yuma

Case summary

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conducted an inspection of Respondent's facility known as Sellers Petroleum in Yuma, Arizona 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 the owner or operator of the facility, violated regulations implementing Section 311(j) of the Act by failing to comply with the Oil Pollution Prevention Regulations. The parties entered into this Expedited Settlement in order to settle the civil violations for a penalty of $1875.00.

Defendants (1)

• Rick ReyesNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SELLERS PETROLEUM

  821 S PACIFIC AVE, YUMA, AZ, 85365

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Sellers Petroleum ESA SPCC - Yumaentered 2024-07-16

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $1,875

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2024-07-16Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-07-16Enforcement Action Closed
• 2024-07-16Final Order Issued
• 2024-09-20Enforcement Action Data Entered