JUNE 11, 2025 - CONSENT AGREEMENT
On February 23, 2022, an inspection was conducted by EPA at the Respondent's Facility to determine compliance with SPCC regulations.
Consent Agreement and Final Order,
a) At the time of the EPA inspection, there was no written SPCC Plan for the facility.
b) At the time of the EPA inspection, there were holes, cracks, or voids in diked containment walls.
c) At the time of the EPA inspection, bulk storage containers were not tested nor inspected for integrity in accordance with industry standards.
d) At the time of the EPA inspection, records of inspections and tests were not maintained.
e) At the time of the EPA inspection, effluent treatment systems (i.e., oil-water separators) were not frequently inspected to detect upsets that could cause a discharge.
f) At the time of the EPA inspection, mobile/portable containers were not provided with sized secondary containment.
g) At the time of the EPA inspection, pipe terminal connections were not marked to origin, nor capped or blank-flanged when not in service.
h) At the time of the EPA inspection, aboveground piping, valves, joints, pipe supports, etc., were not inspected regularly.
i) At the time of the EPA inspection, warning devices for vehicles were not present to prevent damage to aboveground piping and other oil transfer operations.
Due to its location, the Facility could reasonably be expected to discharge oil and/or other pollutants to Kings Creek and/or their adjoining