On October 25, 2011, an authorized representative of EPA conducted an SPCC inspection at Corona's Auto Parts Inc. Although Corona's Auto Parts Inc. stores oil in amounts above the thresholds requiring the preparation and implementation of a SPCC plan under 40 C.F.R. Part 112, it did not have an SPCC Plan. Because of the size of the facility and other factors, EPA is utilizing the ESA enforcement tool.
On May 2, 2012, Region 1 entered into an expedited settlement agreement with Corona Auto Parts, Inc. (Corona) of Hartford, Connecticut that addresses violations of the Oil Pollution Prevention regulations at 40 C.F.R. Part 112, promulgated under Section 311(j) of the Clean Water Act. EPAÂs Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) inspection at CoronaÂs facility revealed that the facility did not have an SPCC plan. Pursuant to the agreement, Corona paid a $4,000 penalty.