EPA v. COVICH - WILLIAMS
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) ? SPCC Violations On February 23, 2021, Region 10 filed a consent agreement and final order resolving violations of the Clean Water Act by Covich-Williams Co., Inc, located in Seattle, WA. Respondent had an inadequate Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure and its facility lacked adequate spill prevention measures. With an oil storage capacity of over 112,155 gallons, the injunctive relief measures implemented by the Respondent will help prevent oil releases. The Respondent has agreed to pay a penalty of $13,000 and has returned to compliance. The estimated cost of injunctive relief is $200,000.
Defendants (1)
- COVICH - WILLIAMSNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
COVICH-WILLIAMS COMPANY, INC
5219 SHILSHOLE AVE NW, SEATTLE, WA, 98107-4833
Registry ID: 110005311705
Statutes cited
- CWA 311J — SPCC and/or Federal Response Plan Violations
Enforcement conclusions (1)
COVICH - WILLIAMSentered 2021-02-23
Primary law: CWA
Federal penalty: $13,000
Timeline (4 milestones)
- 2021-02-03Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2021-02-23Final Order Issued
- 2021-02-23Enforcement Action Closed
- 2021-02-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3602398511
- Case number
- 10-2021-0053
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 10
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- SPCC and/or Federal Response Plan Violations
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 10-2021-0053 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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