EPA v. SILVER BAY SEAFOODS LLC - SITKA PLANT

Case summary

On June 19, 2015, Region 10 filed an Expedited Settlement Agreement to resolve Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan violations at Silver Bay Seafoods in Sitka, Alaska. Respondent's SPCC plan lacked the following: certification by a professional engineer and management approval; adequate predictions of equipment failure that could result in discharges; a discussion of appropriate containment/diversionary structures/equipment; a contingency plan; and a written commitment of manpower, equipment and other resources. Respondent agreed to pay a penalty of $1,500 and correct the violations within 90 days.

Defendants (1)

• Silver Bay Seafoods LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• SILVER BAY SEAFOODS - SITKA

  4400 SAWMILL CREEK RD, SITKA, AK, 99835

  Registry ID: 110057702669

• SILVER BAY SEAFOODS - SITKA

  4400 SAWMILL CREEK RD, SITKA, AK, 99835

  Registry ID: 110057702669

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• SILVER BAY SEAFOODS LLC - EXPEDITED SPCC SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTentered 2015-06-19

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $1,500

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2015-02-18Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2015-03-04Expedited Settlement Offered
• 2015-06-19Final Order Issued
• 2015-06-19Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2015-06-22Enforcement Action Closed