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10-2023-0163Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2023· Region 10

EPA v. ERNIE'S FUEL STOPS

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

Automatic line leak detectors were not tested for 2 years, the overfill prevention device had not been inspected at least once every 3 years, and the tightness test of the spill buckets had not been done within the last 3 years. During testing of the diesel line, the valve cracked while trying to get the valve free. The diesel product lines were manifolded. A new company took over operations of the facility and installed new product lines, submersible turbine pumps, under dispenser containment, spill buckets and overfill devices.

Defendants (1)

  • ERNIE'S FUEL STOPSNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • ERNIES FUEL STOPS

    1810 E KITTLESON, MOSES LAKE, WA, 98837-9719

    Registry ID: 110005389971

Statutes cited

  • RCRA 9003UST Release Detection, Prevention, Correction Regulations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • ERNIE'S FUEL STOPSentered 2023-08-23

    Primary law: RCRA

    Federal penalty: $1,466

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 2023-08-23Final Order Issued
  • 2023-08-23Enforcement Action Closed
  • 2023-08-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2023-08-29Enforcement Action Data Entered

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3603698097
Case number
10-2023-0163
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
10
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
UST Release Detection, Prevention, Correction Regulations

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 10-2023-0163 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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