EPA v. Griffith Energy
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
Griffith transferred approximately 3,100 gallons of diesel fuel to Sunoco Fuel and Food, Mayvfield, NY, which Griffith claimed to be 15 ppm. The sulfur content of the fuel at Fuel and Food tested 96 ppm, while the pump was labeled as dispensing Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel. Griffiths and Apexs actions violated Section 211(c) of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S. Code § 7545, and Code of Federal Regulations 40 §§ 80.610(a).
Defendants (1)
- Griffith Energy, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
GRIFFITH ENERGY
760 BROOKS AVENUE, ROCHESTER, NY, 14619
Registry ID: 110041210784
Statutes cited
- CAA 211 — Regulation of Fuels - Motor Vehicle and Engine Fuels
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Griffith Energyentered 2010-03-31
Primary law: CAA
Federal penalty: $10,000
Timeline (4 milestones)
- 2010-03-31Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2010-03-31Enforcement Action Closed
- 2010-03-31Final Order Issued
- 2010-04-26Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 1800095214
- Case number
- EF-2010-7753
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- EF
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Regulation of Fuels - Motor Vehicle and Engine Fuels
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case EF-2010-7753 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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