EPA v. TYREE OIL INC. PORTLAND TERMINAL - APO (CWA 311)

Case summary

On November 25, 2024, Region 10 filed a consent agreement and final order resolving violations of the Clean Water Act by Tyree Oil, Inc. (Respondent) for violations of Clean Water Act Section 311 spill prevention, control and countermeasure (SPCC) requirements at its former bulk oil storage and distribution facility in downtown Portland, Oregon, less than one-half mile from the Willamette River. Respondent failed to adequately implement SPCC requirements including the failure to implement adequately sized secondary containment at the facility's truck loading/unloading racks and in a lube oil tank farm. The facility property owner did not renew Tyree's lease so facility operations ceased in late 2023. This action ensures the Respondent is aware of necessary SPCC implementation measures needed to be taken at its other Respondent's SPCC-regulated facilities as means to protect regional surface waters like the Willamette River from oil spills. The Respondent has agreed to pay a penalty of $87,700.

Defendants (1)

• TYREE OIL, INCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TYREE OIL PORTLAND TERMINAL

  2429 N BORTHWICK AVE, PORTLAND, OR, 97227

  Registry ID: 110000487777

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• TYREE OIL INC. PORTLAND TERMINAL - APO (CWA 311)entered 2024-11-25

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $87,700

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2024-04-23Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-11-25Enforcement Action Closed
• 2024-11-25Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-11-25Final Order Issued