EPA v. R.L. VALEE, INC.

Case summary

JUNE 26, 1995 EPA INSPECTION OF HURON'S GETTY-BRANDED RETAIL FACILITY LOCATED AT 126 CANAL STREET, BRATTLEBORO, VERMONT FOUND 92 OCTANE GASOLINE WHICH TESTED ABOVE THE STANDARD FOR VOLATILITY BEING SOLD AND OFFERED FOR SALE. VALLEE (DISTRIBUTOR/CARRIER OF THE FUEL) ADMITS THE VIOLATION WAS CAUSED IN PART BY THEIR INVENTORY POLICY AND INADEQUATE OVERSIGHT. VALLEE HAS INSTITUTED CONTROLS TO PREVENT FUTURE VIOLATIONS. EPA INSPECTIONS ON 08/07/96 FOUND THAT ON AT LEAST THREE OCCASIONS ON OR ABOUT JUNE 21 AND 22, 1996, GASOLINE HAVING AN RVP ABOVE THE STANDARD WAS SOLD AND OFFERED FOR SALE IN VIOLATION OF 40 CFR 80.27. RESPONDENT IS LIABLE UNDER THIS SECTION FOR THESE VIOLATIONS. SETTLED PENALTY REPRESENTS ABOUT 75% OF THE PROPOSED PENALTY.

Defendants (2)

• GETTY
• R.L. VALEE, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• VALLEE R L INC

  282 S MAIN ST, SAINT ALBANS, VT, 05478

  Registry ID: 110005293850

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• R.L. VALLEEentered 1997-07-27

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,800

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 1997-02-28Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 1997-07-27Final Order Issued
• 1997-07-27Compliance Achieved
• 1997-07-27Enforcement Action Closed
• 1997-10-09Enforcement Action Data Entered