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March 19, 2010 - Oklahoma Marinas Fined for Violating the Clean Water Act
March 03, 2010 - No. 9 Marina Fined for Violating the Clean Water Act
February 17, 2010 - Basa Resources Fined for Violating the Clean Water Act
February 12, 2010 - Roberson Oil Company, Inc. Fined for Violating the Clean Water Act
February 11, 2010 - Lionel Harrise Oil Company, Inc. Fined for Violating the Clean Water Act

August 6, 2009 - River Parishes Oil Company Fined for Violating the Clean Water Act

August 5, 2009 - Six Louisiana Companies Fined for Violating the Clean Water Act

August 4, 2009 - Osage County Oil Production Facilities Fined for Violating the Clean Water Act

June 11, 2009 - Oakland Petroleum Operating Company, Inc. Fined for Violating the Clean Water Act

June 10, 2009 - Robinowitz Oil Company Fined for Violating the Clean Water Act

May 20, 2009 - EPA cites Tunstall Fuel Company for not taking oil spill prevention safeguards

March 30, 2009 - EPA orders Marisco Ltd. to correct Clean Water Act violations to protect coastal waters Kapolei facility lacks proper run-off controls

March 27, 2009 - Glenn Supply Company, Inc. Fined for Violating the Clean Water Act

March 26, 2009 - Petroda Oil and Gas Penalized for Violating the Clean Water Act

March 12, 2009 - Two Massachusetts Educational Institutions Face Penalties for Clean Air and Oil Spill Prevention Violations

March 11,2009 - Nub’s Well Service Penalized for Violating the Clean Water Act

March 11, 2009 - Lazy J Oil Company Penalized for Violating the Clean Water Act

March 3,2009 - Rhode Island Concrete Plant Fined for Clean Water Violations

March 2, 2009 - Jerome oil distributor agrees to spend over $123,000 to settle EPA Clean Water Act violations


(Region 1)

March 3, 2009

Rhode Island Concrete Plant Fined for Clean Water Violations

Boston, Mass. – A concrete plant in East Providence, Rhode Island will pay a fine of $55,000 and spend an estimated $178,000 to complete three "Supplemental Environmental Projects" to resolve violations of the Clean Water Act.

An EPA inspection in July 2007 found that the Consolidated Concrete Corporation violated the Clean Water Act (CWA) by discharging waste water from its concrete manufacturing facility without authorization, and by discharging storm water associated with industrial activity, without having applied for a Rhode Island storm water permit.

As a result of Consolidated Concrete’s violations, waste water and storm water containing pollutants from the facility were being discharged into a nearby stream, particularly during wet-weather events. The company also failed to prepare and implement a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan as required by the Oil Pollution Prevention regulations under the CWA.

After the EPA inspection, the company quickly brought its facility into compliance with the CWA. The company contained its waste water discharges on site, filed for permit coverage under the Rhode Island Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Industrial Activities and implemented a Professional-Engineer-certified SPCC plan.

In addition to paying a penalty, the Consolidated Concrete Corporation will spend approximately $178,000 to complete three Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs). The first two SEPs involve construction and implementation of a closed loop recycling system so that captured waste waters can be re-used in its concrete manufacturing operations. In addition to saving water, the company will periodically empty out the solids from the containment basins and re-use them in its manufacturing process greatly reducing the amount of cement dust or sediment exposed to the environment. The third SEP involves the installation of two Storm Water Quality Control Units to improve the quality of storm water runoff from the Facility.

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(Region 1)

March 12, 2009

Two Massachusetts Educational Institutions Face Penalties for Clean Air and Oil Spill Prevention Violations

As part of an ongoing effort to prevent illegal oil spills to New England waters, EPA has stepped up its enforcement against facilities with oil storage capacity that fail to adequately prepare and fully implement spill prevention plans as required by the federal Clean Water Act, and fail to file hazardous chemical inventory forms with proper authorities, as required the federal Emergency Planning and Right-to-Know Act.

EPA is currently seeking penalties for such violations against two educational institutions: Atlantic Union College of Lancaster, MA and Phillips Academy of Andover, MA. Atlantic Union College also had an illegal spill, resulting in a discharge of oil to a brook that may have been preventable if a Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure (SPCC) plan had been implemented as the facility. Both schools could face penalties up to the statutory maximums which, for Atlantic Union College, could be up to $177,500 for the CWA violations and up to $32,500 per day for the EPCRA violations. For Phillips Academy, the penalty could be up to $157,500 for CWA violations and up to 32,500 per day for the EPCRA violations.

The spill from Atlantic Union College was discovered on August 4, 2008 by a resident in the South Lancaster, MA area who observed a sheen on an brook that feeds into the Nashua River. The spill originated from a 500 gallon tank in Atlantic Union’s power house and was discharged through multiple drains in the power house’s cement floor. Those drains released directly the brook that flows into the Nashua River.

Both educational institutions had been found, upon inspection by EPA, to not have an SPCC plan as required by the Clean Water Act’s Oil Pollution Prevention regulations, nor to have filed the required Tier II hazardous chemical inventory forms with the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), State Emergency Response Commission and local fire department, as required by EPCRA. Phillips Academy has since prepared an SPCC plan and filed the requisite Tier II form.

Prior Regional outreach had been offered to both Colleges, Universities and K – 12 Schools on these regulatory programs, and EPA correspondence reveals that Atlantic Union College and Phillips Academy had been contacted as part of those outreach efforts.

"Every year, thousands of gallons of oil spilled from small oil storage facilities pollute New England rivers and streams," said Ira Leighton, Deputy EPA Regional Administrator. "SPCC plans are critical efforts to prevent these spills and all facilities subject to the rule need to take appropriate action to ensure full compliance."

The SPCC regulations are designed to prevent oil spills or leaks into our Nation’s surface waters from facilities, including schools, and contain them if they do occur. The regulations apply to facilities with an above-ground storage capacity of more than 1,320 gallons, or a total completely buried storage capacity of more than 42,000 gallons, and require the preparation, implementation and regular review of SPCC plans. The plans ensure that measures are in place to prevent leaks and spills from impacting navigable waters. For example, facilities are required to have secondary containment, such as cement floors and dikes surrounding a storage tank, to capture any oil released from the tank.

The regulations promulgated under EPCRA are designed to inform emergency responders and the local community about hazardous chemicals, such as oil, stored on site at facilities such as these institutions.

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(Region 3)

May 20, 2009

EPA cites Tunstall Fuel Company for not taking oil spill prevention safeguards

Philadelphia, PA- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking a $39,930 penalty from the Tunstall Fuel Company for violating oil spill prevention and response requirements at the company’s oil storage facility in Boswell, Somerset County, Pa.

Under the Clean Water Act, all owners and operators of fuel facilities (including storage tanks, pipelines, and transfer stations) are required to develop and implement a spill prevention, control and countermeasure plan to minimize the risk of spills. According to an EPA complaint, the company failed to prepare such a plan. The complaint involves violations of precautionary safeguards. EPA does not allege a spill or other hazardous discharge.

The Boswell facility, located at 8700 Somerset Pike, has a total capacity of 50,000 gallons, and is located about one-tenth of a mile from North Branch Creek.

The alleged violation was discovered during EPA inspections. The company has the right to a hearing to contest the alleged violation and proposed penalty.

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(Region 6)

March 19, 2010

Oklahoma Marinas Fined for Violating the Clean Water Act

Dallas, Texas - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fined four Oklahoma marinas $7,000 for violating federal Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations outlined under the Clean Water Act.

Federal inspections at the marinas’ bulk storage facilities in December 2009, found numerous violations including: The facilities had no SPCC plans and inspections and tests required by federal regulations were not in accordance with written procedures and were not maintained for three years. Personnel working at the marinas had no training on the operation and maintenance of equipment to prevent discharges, discharge procedure protocols, and applicable pollution control laws, rules and regulations. The inspections also found spill prevention briefings were not scheduled and conducted periodically. As part of an Expedited Settlement Agreement with EPA, the marinas have provided certification that all identified deficiencies have been corrected.

The marinas fined were:

Arrowhead Yacht Club and Marina, 32888 South 4507 Road, Afton, Oklahoma, $2,100
Duchees Creek Marina, Route 1, Porum, Oklahoma, $1,800
Thunder Bay Marina, 450780 Thunder Bay Road, Afton, Oklahoma, $1,700
Snake Creek Marina, 18576 West Snake Creek Road, Cookson, Oklahoma, $1,400

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(Region 6)

March 03, 2010

No. 9 Marina Fined for Violating the Clean Water Act

Dallas, Texas - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fined No. 9 Marina of Eufaula, Oklahoma, $800 for violating federal Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations outlined under the Clean Water Act.

A federal inspection of a bulk storage facility located at 7000 Highway 9 East in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, found no evidence of a five-year review of the facility’s SPCC plan and the facility had not implemented appropriate containment and diversionary structures. Inspections and tests were not in accordance with written procedures developed for the facility and were not maintained for three years as required by federal regulations. Personnel working at the site had no training on the operation and maintenance of equipment to prevent discharges, discharge procedure protocols, and applicable pollution control laws and regulations. The inspection also revealed spill prevention briefings were not scheduled and conducted periodically, and facility lighting was not adequate to facilitate the discovery of spills during hours of darkness and to deter vandalism. As part of an Expedited Settlement Agreement with EPA, the facility has provided certification that all identified deficiencies have been corrected.

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(Region 6)

February 17, 2010

Basa Resources Fined for Violating the Clean Water Act

Dallas, Texas - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fined Basa Resources of Dallas, Texas, $850 for violating federal Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations outlined under the Clean Water Act.

A federal inspection of an oil production facility located on FM 1844 in Gregg County, Texas, revealed the facility’s SPCC plan did not discuss and the facility did not implement appropriate containment and diversionary structures, and inspections and tests required by federal regulations were not in accordance with written procedures developed for the site. Personnel working at the site had no training on the operation and maintenance of equipment to prevent discharges, discharge procedure protocols, and applicable pollutions control laws, rules and regulations. The inspection also found site personnel had no training on general facility operations and no training on the contents of the SPCC plan. As part of an Expedited Settlement Agreement with EPA, the facility has provided certification that all identified deficiencies have been corrected.

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(Region 6)

February 12, 2010

Roberson Oil Company, Inc. Fined for Violating the Clean Water Act

Dallas, Texas - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fined the Roberson Oil Company, Inc. of Ada, Oklahoma, $3,693 for violating federal Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations outlined under the Clean Water Act.

A federal inspection of the company’s Jesse Hunton Viola Unit, an oil field production facility in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, on November 9, 2009, found the facility’s SPCC plan did not meet federal requirements, was not certified by a professional engineer, was not approved by the company’s management and did not designate the person accountable for spill prevention. The SPCC plan did not discuss appropriate containment or diversionary structures and equipment, had inadequate or no prediction of equipment failure which could result in discharges and inadequate or no discussion of oil production facilities. The inspection also revealed the company failed to adequately maintain secondary containment and failed to promptly remove accumulated oil from field drainage systems.

An October 26, 2009, EPA inspection of this facility found an unauthorized discharge of oil field brine into a tributary of Clear Boggy Creek and revealed that water located at the discharge point of entry into the tributary was contaminated from brine discharges and salts. On November 4, 2009, EPA issued the company a Cease and Desist Administrator Order requiring the facility to cease all discharges of pollutants from the facility, remove all brine and residual oil from the tributary of Clear Boggy Creek, and within 30 days provide written certification that these activities had been completed.

SPCC regulations require onshore oil production or bulk storage facilities to provide oil spill prevention, preparedness and responses to prevent oil discharges. The SPCC program helps protect our nation’s water quality. A spill of only one gallon of oil can contaminate one million gallons of water.

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(Region 6)

February 11, 2010

Lionel Harris Oil Company, Inc. Fined for Violating the Clean Water Act

Dallas, Texas - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fined Lionel Harris Oil Company, Inc. of Cushing, Oklahoma, $2,150 for violating federal Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations outlined under the Clean Water Act.

A federal inspection of a bulk storage facility located at 2609 North Little, Cushing, Oklahoma, revealed the facility had inadequate procedures to use if a discharge occurred, and the facility’s SPCC plan had not received a five-year review as required by federal regulations. Inspection and tests required by federal regulations were not in accordance with written procedures developed for the facility and were not maintained for three years. Personnel working at the site had no training on the operation and maintenance of equipment to prevent discharges, no training on discharge procedure protocols, no training on applicable pollution control laws, rules and regulations, and spill prevention briefings were not scheduled and conducted periodically.

The inspection also found the facility was not fully fenced and entrance gates were not locked and/or guarded when the site was unattended. Additional discrepancies noted inadequate secondary containment of storage areas, mobile or portable storage containers were not positioned to prevent discharged oil from reaching waterways and vehicle traffic was not warned of aboveground piping or other oil transfer operations. As part of an Expedited Settlement Agreement with EPA, the facility has provided certification that all identified deficiencies have been corrected.

SPCC regulations require onshore oil production or bulk storage facilities to provide oil spill prevention, preparedness and responses to prevent oil discharges. The SPCC program helps protect our nation’s water quality. A spill of only one gallon of oil can contaminate one million gallons of water.

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(Region 6)

August 6, 2009

River Parishes Oil Company Fined for Violating the Clean Water Act

Dallas, Texas - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fined the River Parishes Oil Company of Norco, Louisiana, $1,800 for violating federal Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations outlined under the Clean Water Act. A federal inspection of a bulk storage facility located on Airline Highway in Norco, Louisiana, revealed the facility had no SPCC plan and inspection reports were not maintained for three years as required by regulations. Personnel working at the facility had no training on the operation of equipment to prevent discharges, no training on discharge procedure protocols and spill prevention briefings were not scheduled and conducted periodically. The inspection also found inadequate secondary containment and mobile storage containers were not positioned to prevent discharged oil from reaching nearby waterways. As part of an Expedited Settlement Agreement with EPA, the facility has provided certification that all identified deficiencies have been corrected.

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(Region 6)

August 5, 2009

Six Louisiana Companies Fined for Violating the Clean Water Act

Dallas, Texas - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fined six Louisiana companies for violating federal Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations outlined under the federal Clean Water Act.

Federal inspections of the bulk storage facilities in May 2009 revealed a variety of violations though the violations differed at each facility. As an example: No SPCC plans were available, facilities were not fully fenced and entrance gates were not locked or guarded when sites were unattended, and containment systems, including walls and floors were not sufficient to contain oil spills. Mobile or portable storage containers were not positioned to prevent discharged oil from reaching waterways, spill prevention briefings were not scheduled and conducted periodically, and SPCC plans had inadequate or no discussion of facility security. The inspections also revealed plans were inadequate or did not discuss facility transfer operations and pumping, no training on the operation and maintenance of equipment to prevent discharges, no training on discharge procedure protocols, and no training on applicable pollution control laws, rules and regulations.

The companies inspected and fined were:

A-1 Electrical Contractors, Inc., 2783 Lapalco Boulevard, Harvey LA, $1,350

Joe’s Landing, 4811 Privateer Boulevard, Barataria LA, $1,100

Salty’s Marina, 117 Highway 22 East, Madisonville LA, $850

Southern Seaplane, Inc., #1 Cogville Drive, Belle Chasse LA, $700

Westwego Export Terminal, 933 River Road, Westwego LA, $700

Stanco, Inc., Vehicle Maintenance Yard, 70459 Highway 59, Abita Springs LA, $650

As part of an Expedited Settlement Agreement with EPA, the companies have provided certification that all deficiencies have been corrected.

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(Region 6)

August 4, 2009

Osage County Oil Production Facilities Fined for Violating the Clean Water Act

Dallas, Texas - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fined two Osage County oil production facilities $1,900 for violating federal Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations outlined under the federal Clean Water Act.

A federal inspection of the Velma Chinn Lease Battery and Larry Chinn Tank Battery, both located at U.S. Highway 60 and County Road 3880, Bartlesville, Osage County, Oklahoma, on April 6, 2009, revealed neither facility had adequate procedures or information in their SPCC plans to report an oil spill or adequate discussion of spill prevention procedures. The inspection also found site personnel had no training on the operation and maintenance of equipment to prevent discharges, no training on discharge procedure protocols, and no training on pollution control laws, rules and regulations. Spill prevention briefings were not scheduled and conducted periodically, excessive vegetation which affects the integrity and/or walls of containment systems were slightly eroded or had low areas, and visual inspections of containers, foundations and supports were not conducted periodically for deterioration and maintenance needs. As part of an Expedited Settlement Agreement, the facilities have certified that all identified deficiencies have been corrected.

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(Region 6)

June 11, 2009

Oakland Petroleum Operating Company, Inc. Fined for Violating the Clean Water Act

Dallas, Texas - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fined Oakland Petroleum Operating Company, Inc. $1,300 for violating federal Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations outlined under the Clean Water Act. A federal inspection of an oil production facility located on Highway 99 and Turkey Creek Road, Bowring, Osage County, Oklahoma, on April 6, 2009, found the facility’s field drainage system, oil traps, sumps and skimmers were not regularly inspected and oil not properly removed. The inspection also revealed excessive vegetation which affects the integrity and/or walls of containment systems were slightly eroded and had low areas, and visual inspection of containers, foundation and supports were not conducted periodically for deterioration and maintenance needs. Above ground valves and pipelines as well as brine and saltwater disposal facilities were not examined periodically for general condition. As part of an Expedited Settlement Agreement with EPA, the facility has provided certification that all identified deficiencies have been corrected.

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(Region 6)

June 10, 2009

Robinowitz Oil Company Fined for Violating the Clean Water Act

Dallas, Texas - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fined Robinowitz Oil Company of Tulsa, Oklahoma, $3,300 for violating federal Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations outlined under the Clean Water Act. A federal inspection of the company’s Big Eagle oil production facility located in Osage County, Oklahoma, on February 17, 2009, revealed the company had failed to inspect and provide documentation of required inspections of tanks, piping, valves, supports and other facility equipment as required by SPCC regulations. The inspection also found the company had failed to provide required training and discharge prevention procedures for oil handling personnel and failed to adequately describe the physical layout of the facility, also required by SPCC regulations. The EPA proposed and the company agreed to a $3,300 fine.

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(Region 6)

March 11, 2009

Lazy J Oil Company Penalized for Violating the Clean Water Act

Dallas, Texas – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has penalized Lazy J Oil Company of Hallett, Oklahoma, $2,100 for violating federal Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations outlined under the Clean Water Act. A federal inspection of an oil production facility located on Heyburn Lake Road, Kellyville, Creek County, Oklahoma, on December 29, 2008, revealed the facility had no SPCC plan and personnel working at the site had no training on general facility operations, no training on the operation and maintenance of equipment to prevent discharges, no training on discharge procedure protocols, and no training on applicable pollution control laws, rules and regulations. The inspection also found containers, foundation and supports were not periodically inspected for deterioration and maintenance needs, and above ground valves and pipelines were not examined periodically for general condition. As part of an Expedited Settlement Agreement with EPA, the facility has provided certification that all identified deficiencies have been corrected.

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(Region 6)

March 11, 2009

Nub’s Well Service Penalized for Violating the Clean Water Act

Dallas, Texas – The Environmental Protection Agency has penalized Nub’s Well Service of Fox, Oklahoma, $600 for violating federal Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations outlined under the Clean Water Act. A federal inspection of an oil production facility located on Highway 76, south of Fox, Carter County, Oklahoma, on December 16, 2008, found inspections and tests required by SPCC regulations were not in accordance with written procedures developed for the facility. The inspection also found the field drainage system, oil traps, sumps and skimmers were not regularly inspected and oil not promptly removed, and visual inspection of containers, foundation and supports were not conducted periodically for deterioration and maintenance needs. As part of an Expedited Settlement Agreement with EPA, the facility has provided certification that all identified deficiencies have been corrected.

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(Region 6)

March 26, 2009

Petroda Oil and Gas Penalized for Violating the Clean Water Act

Dallas, Texas – The Environmental Protection Agency has fined Petroda Oil and Gas of Duncan, Oklahoma, $1,300 for violating federal Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations outlined under the Clean Water Act. A federal inspection of an oil production facility located on Eighth Street, Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma, on December 17, 2008, found inspections and tests required by SPCC regulations were not in accordance with written procedures developed for the facility, no designated personnel accountable for spill prevention, and spill prevention briefings were not scheduled and conducted periodically. The inspection also revealed personnel working at the site had no training in several areas, including general facility operations, operations and maintenance of equipment to prevent discharges, discharge procedure protocols, and applicable pollution control laws, rules and regulations. As part of an Expedited Settlement Agreement with EPA, the facility has provided certification that all identified deficiencies have been corrected.

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(Region 6)

March 27, 2009

Glenn Supply Company, Inc. Fined for Violating the Clean Water Act

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fined Glenn

Dallas, Texas – Supply Company, Inc. of Tulsa, Oklahoma, $32,940 for violating federal Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) regulations outlined under the Clean Water Act. Today’s announcement settles a Clean Water Act violation for a 3,800 gallon oil spill into the North Canadian River and its adjoining shorelines from Glenn Supply Company’s oil production facility in Okfuskee County. A federal inspection of the facility revealed that the company had failed to prepare a SPCC Plan for the facility which contributed to the oil spill.

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(Region 9)

March 30, 2009

EPA orders Marisco Ltd. to correct Clean Water Act violations to protect coastal waters Kapolei facility lacks proper run-off controls

HONOLULU – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has ordered Marisco Ltd. to comply with Clean Water Act requirements at its ship repair and drydock facilities at Kalaeloa Barbers Point Harbor in Kapolei.

The company failed to implement water pollution controls outlined in its discharge permit at its main ship repair facility and the “Lil’ Perris” drydock facility, both located at Kalaeloa Barbers Point Harbor.

"This company needs to promptly correct its violations and improve pollution controls at both the ship repair and dry dock facilities," said Alexis Strauss, Water Division director for the EPA’s Pacific Southwest region. "Ship repair facilities must have pollution controls in place to protect our coastal waters and coral reefs."

In December, EPA inspectors found the company at its main facility failed to have proper stormwater run-off controls and secondary containment for stormwater run-off. Workers were observed washing down work areas directly into the harbor, and concrete from cement mixing was seen overflowing into the harbor. Marisco has not had a valid discharge permit for this facility since October 2007.

At Marisco’s drydock, inspectors found the company did not maintain required records, was not properly taking water samples, did not have an updated best management plan for controlling stormwater runoff, was not implementing stormwater controls, was allowing sand blast grit to spill around the facility, and did not have spill containment for used oil drums.

The EPA’s order requires the company to correct all stormwater control issues; repair berms, curbs and dikes to prevent uncontrolled stormwater discharges; submit revised stormwater best management plans; stop any pressure washing at the facilities until a control plan is submitted and approved; and submit all required records and reports required by the discharge permit.

If the company fails to comply with the order, it could face fines of up to $37,500 per day per violation.

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(Region 10)

March 2, 2009

Jerome oil distributor agrees to spend over $123,000 to settle EPA Clean Water Act violations

Boise, Idaho – Franklin United, Inc. (also known as United Oil) has agreed to pay a $32,680 penalty to settle Clean Water Act (CWA) violations. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the alleged violations occurred at United Oil’s gasoline and diesel bulk fuel storage, distribution and card lock retail facility, located at 129 West Avenue D, Jerome, Idaho.

EPA alleges that United Oil is in violation of the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) regulations under the CWA. These regulations require, among other things, the preparation of an SPCC plan to guide the facility on preventing and responding to petroleum spills. During an EPA inspection of United Oil facility in June 2007, inspectors determined that United Oil had a SPCC Plan, but had not implemented most of it. There were many violations of the regulations, but the most important was that United Oil had inadequate secondary containment around its above-ground tanks and no containment at its loading/off loading rack. The facility is used for storing, distributing and selling gasoline and diesel products. To date, this is the largest SPCC penalty in Idaho.

As part of the settlement with the EPA, United Oil has agreed to spend at least $90,600 on implementing a Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP). The project includes the purchase of two trailers equipped with oil spill response equipment that United Oil will donate to emergency response units in Twin Falls and Idaho Falls. United Oil has also installed new remote sensing equipment to monitor for accidental overfills of some of its tanks.

"The SPCC regulations are designed so that control measures are in place before a spill occurs," said Edward Kowalski, EPA Director, Office of Compliance and Enforcement in Seattle. "We therefore take seriously the need to install containment structures and other preventative measures to help ensure that spills don’t occur, and if they do occur, that they will be contained."

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