EPA v. Jeffery Propst, Owner of Propst Superette

Case summary

On November 17, 2006, Southwest Research Institute (SWRI) collected a sample of diesel fuel that was dispensed from a a fuel pump stand that was not labeled as either ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel or as low sulfur diesel fuel at the Propst Superette retail station. SWRI subsequently analyzed the fuel sample and determined that its sulfur content was 65 ppm. Respondent violated 40 CFR 80.570, 80.520(c), and 80.610(a) by failing to prominently and conspicuously label the pump stand as Low Sulfur Highway Diesel Fuel. In addition to correcting the violation, Respondent was required to pay a civil penalty of $500.

Defendants (1)

• Jeffery Propst, Owner of Propst Superette (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PROPST SUPERETTE

  1836 STARTOWN ROAD, HICKORY, NC, 28658

  Registry ID: 110010784231

Statutes cited

• CAA 211 — Regulation of Fuels - Motor Vehicle and Engine Fuels

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Jeffery Propst, Owner of Propst Superetteentered 2007-03-27

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $500

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2007-03-27Final Order Issued
• 2007-03-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2007-03-27Enforcement Action Closed
• 2007-04-03Enforcement Action Data Entered