EPA v. PACIFIC PRIDE ST. HELENS - ESA (CWA 311)

Case summary

On September 29, 2026, Region 10 filed a consent agreement and final order resolving violations of the Clean Water Act by Lawrence Oil Company for its bulk oil storage and cardlock facility, Pacific Pride, in St. Helens, Oregon. Lawrence Oil Company failed to maintain an adequate Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan, failed to maintain the required inspection and drainage records, failed to conduct integrity testing, and failed to warn vehicles of aboveground piping or other oil transfer operations. This action will prevent 97,000 gallons of oil from spilling into creeks connected to the Columbia River. The Respondent has agreed to pay a penalty of $3,719 and has returned to compliance. The estimated cost of injunctive relief is $3,719.

Defendants (1)

• LAWRENCE OIL COMPANYNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PACIFIC PRIDE (LAWRENCE OIL)

  885 N COLUMBIA HWY, ST. HELENS, OR, 97051

  Registry ID: 110071992351

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• PACIFIC PRIDE ST. HELENS - ESA (CWA 311)entered 2026-09-29

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $3,719

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2026-07-01Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2026-09-29Final Order Issued
• 2026-09-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order