News Releases from Region 10
Compliance with environmental laws protects air, land, and water in communities across Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
02/05/2015
(Seattle - Feb. 5, 2015) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10, completed 60 environmental compliance and enforcement actions in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington from July 1, 2014 through September 30, 2014.
Violations of environmental laws put public health and the environment at risk. EPA enforces federal environmental laws to protect communities and to keep the region's air, land, and water healthy. These compliance and enforcement efforts also level the playing field by deterring violators who might otherwise have an unfair business advantage over environmentally compliant facilities and businesses.
From July 1, 2014 through September 30, 2014, EPA Region 10 completed the following environmental enforcement actions:
| State | City | Name | Violation | Penalty | Date |
| AK | ANCHORAGE | BONAFICE SHELL | Violated underground storage tank rules (UST) | $70 | 07/17/2014 |
| AK | ANCHORAGE | ESTELL S/D, LOT 2 | Violated safe drinking water rules (SDWA) | Administrative Compliance Order | 09/02/2014 |
| AK | ANCHORAGE | LAKE AND PEN AIR | Violated underground storage tank rules (UST) | $420 | 09/08/2014 |
| AK | ANCHORAGE | MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE | Violated underground storage tank rules (UST) | $210 | 07/25/2014 |
| AK | ANCHORAGE | REED'S AUTO | Violated underground storage tank rules (UST) | $210 | 08/01/2014 |
| AK | DEADHORSE | BP EXPLORATION (ALASKA) INC ("BPXA") - GREATER PRUDHOE BAY UNIT | Violated spill prevention and control rules (CWA) | $269,900 | 09/10/2014 |
| AK | DUTCH HARBOR | UNISEA, INC | Violated risk management program requirements (RMP) | $142,175 | 08/14/2014 |
| AK | FAIRBANKS | JUST A STORE | Violated underground storage tank rules (UST) | $630 | 08/04/2014 |
| AK | NORTH POLE | NORTH POLE REFINERY, FLINT HILLS RESOURCES, ALASKA, LLC | Violated hazardous waste management rules (RCRA) | $80,000 | 09/08/2014 |
| AK | PRUDHOE BAY | NANA OILFIELD SERVICES INC (NOSI) | Violated spill prevention and control rules (CWA) | $37,500 | 09/09/2014 |
| AK | SOLDOTNA | ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES - SOLDOTNA | Violated hazardous waste management rules (RCRA) | $117,974 | 07/23/2014 |
| AK | WASILLA | WASILLA CHEVRON | Violated underground storage tank rules (UST) | $420 | 09/08/2014 |
| ID | BOISE | SOMERSET VILLAGE SUBDIVISION: JAYO CONSTRUCTION, JAYO DEVELOPMENT | Unauthorized discharge (CWA) | $14,100 | 09/16/2014 |
| ID | BURLEY | PACIFIC ETHANOL MAGIC VALLEY, LLC | Violated risk management program requirements (RMP) | $83,497 | 09/02/2014 |
| ID | CALDWELL | KOONTZ-WAGNER CUSTOM CONTROLS HOLDINGS LLC D/B/A IBI POWER LLC | Unauthorized discharge (CWA) | $63,900 | 09/30/2014 |
| ID | EAGLE | GARDNER MACE RANCH AND NAMPA PAVING AND ASPHALT COMPANY (MACE RIVER RANCH SUBDIVISION) | Violated EPA Stormwater Construction General Permit (CWA) | $2,000 | 08/27/2014 |
| ID | EMMETT | RIM FIRE RANCH LLC SAGE DAIRY | Unauthorized discharge (CWA) | $17,600 | 09/03/2014 |
| ID | JEROME | JEROME CHEESE COMPANY | Violated risk management program requirements (RMP) | $88,000 | 09/30/2014 |
| ID | LEWISTON | SWINERTON BUILDERS - CLEARWATER RIVER CASINO & HOTEL | Unauthorized discharge. (CWA) | $6,000 | 09/26/2014 |
| ID | LEWISVILLE | DIATOMACEOUS EARTH | Violated pesticide rules (FIFRA) | Stop Sale Order | 09/19/2014 |
| ID | MERIDIAN | COLEMAN HOMES LLC - BELLANO CREEK SUBDIVISION | Violated EPA Stormwater Construction General Permit (CWA) | $550 | 09/03/2014 |
| ID | MIDDLETON | COLEMAN HOMES LLC - WEST HIGHLANDS RANCH SUBDIVISION #4 | Violated EPA Stormwater Construction General Permit (CWA) | $4,300 | 09/03/2014 |
| ID | MINIDOKA | LAND VIEW, INC. | Violated risk management program requirements (RMP) | $101,000 | 08/07/2014 |
| ID | WALLACE | U.S. SILVER - IDAHO INC., COEUR AND GALENA MINES AND MILLS | Unauthorized discharge and violation of NPDES permit limits. (CWA) | $75,000 | 09/16/2014 |
| OR | BAKER CITY | BLACK DISTRIBUTING, INC. | Violated underground storage tank rules (UST) | $630 | 07/17/2014 |
| OR | BAKER CITY | SHARON OIL CO. | Violated underground storage tank rules (UST) | $420 | 07/07/2014 |
| OR | BEND | STOP & GO MINI-MART | Violated underground storage tank rules (UST) | $280 | 09/04/2014 |
| OR | DAMASCUS | DAKOTA REMODELING LLC | Violated Lead-Based Paint Hazards Disclosure Rule (TSCA) | $400 | 07/16/2014 |
| OR | KLAMATH FALLS | JELD-WEN, INC. | Violated requirements of federal air operating permit. (CAA) | $108,000 | 08/27/2014 |
| OR | PORTLAND | BABUBHAI (BOB) PATEL | Violated Lead-Based Paint Hazards Disclosure Rule (TSCA) | $2,500 | 08/18/2014 |
| OR | PORTLAND | COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR | Violated pesticide rules (FIFRA) | $100,800 | 07/16/2014 |
| OR | PORTLAND | STACK METALLURGICAL SERVICES, INC. | Violated chemical reporting rules (EPCRA) | $17,710 | 07/29/2014 |
| WA | ELLENSBURG | FLYING B #29 | Administrative order to correct violations of underground storage tank rules (UST). | $11,222 | 08/14/2014 |
| WA | FIFE | MURREY'S DISPOSAL COMPANY INC | Violated Washington State Industrial Stormwater General Permit (CWA) | $31,400 | 09/23/2014 |
| WA | GIG HARBOR | FERRIS ALBERMANY (OLYMPIC 76) | Violated underground storage tank rules (UST) | $420 | 09/04/2014 |
| WA | INCHELIUM | INCHELIUM WOOD TREATING PLANT SITE | Administrative settlement to provide funding for clean up (CERCLA) | Administrative Compliance Order | 08/21/2014 |
| WA | KENT | SAWDUST SUPPLY COMPANY INC - COMPLIANCE ORDER | Violated Washington State Industrial Stormwater General Permit (CWA) | Administrative Compliance Order | 09/10/2014 |
| WA | KENT | SAWDUST SUPPLY COMPANY INC - PENALTY ORDER | Violated Washington State Industrial Stormwater General Permit (CWA) | $38,500 | 09/16/2014 |
| WA | LIND | COUNTRY TRAVEL PLAZA | Violated underground storage tank rules (UST) | $70 | 09/04/2014 |
| WA | MABTON | BIOGRO. INC. | Violated pesticide rules (FIFRA) | Stop Sale Order | 09/17/2014 |
| WA | MARYSVILLE | SEACAST, INC | Violated hazardous waste management rules (RCRA) | $18,000 | 08/12/2014 |
| WA | MOXEE CITY | KRONOS MICRONUTRIENTS, LP | Violated hazardous waste management rules (RCRA) | $206,900 | 09/12/2014 |
| WA | NORTHPORT | SIERRA ZINC MINE - REMOVAL ACTION | Administrative settlement to conduct clean up and pay EPA costs. (CERCLA) | Administrative Compliance Order | 09/15/2014 |
| WA | PUYALLUP | MASTER PRECASTER INC AND NORTHWEST PRECAST LLC - COMPLIANCE ORDER | Violated Washington State Industrial Stormwater General Permit (CWA) | Administrative Compliance Order | 07/30/2014 |
| WA | PUYALLUP | MASTER PRECASTER INC AND NORTHWEST PRECAST LLC - PENALTY ORDER | Violated Washington State Industrial Stormwater General Permit (CWA) | $25,600 | 08/01/2014 |
| WA | SEATTLE | BALLARD OIL COMPANY INC | Violated spill prevention and control rules (CWA) | $34,100 | 09/08/2014 |
| WA | SEATTLE | ARDAGH GLASS, INC- COMPLIANCE ORDER | Violated Washington State Industrial Stormwater General Permit (CWA) | Administrative Compliance Order | 09/25/2014 |
| WA | SHORELINE | SHORELINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Violated hazardous waste management rules (RCRA) | $3,000 | 09/29/2014 |
| WA | TACOMA | 76 FOOD MART | Violated underground storage tank rules (UST) | $70 | 08/18/2014 |
| WA | TEKOA | ASARCO 104(E) REFERRAL (RAIL LINES & ASSOC. AREAS FROM SPOKANE TO TEKOA) | Judicial action to compel company to provide information. (CERCLA) | Civil Action | 07/30/2014 |
| WA | UNION GAP | WASHINGTON FRUIT & PRODUCE C0., UNION GAP | Violated risk management program requirements (RMP) | $2,160 | 09/02/2014 |
| WA | VANCOUVER | ALBINA ASPHALT COMPANY - TERMINAL 1 | Violated spill prevention and control rules (CWA) | $1,100 | 07/24/2014 |
| WA | VANCOUVER | ALBINA ASPHALT COMPANY - TERMINAL 2 | Violated spill prevention and control rules (CWA) | $1,650 | 07/24/2014 |
| WA | VANCOUVER | STAR MART | Violated underground storage tank rules (UST) | $210 | 07/25/2014 |
| WA | WESTPORT | WASHINGTON CRAB PRODUCERS | Violated chemical reporting rules (EPCRA) | $16,551 | 08/26/2014 |
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| CA | ARCATA | HUMBOLDT WHOLESALE, INC. | Violated pesticide rules (FIFRA) | Stop Sale Order | 09/19/2014 |
| CA | IRVINE | COLLEGE WORKS PAINTING | Violated Lead-Based Paint Hazards Disclosure Rule (TSCA) | $39,532 | 09/15/2014 |
| WI | MADISON | DEERE & CO | Violated non-road engine requirements (CAA) | $6,000 | 09/05/2014 |
More information about the environmental rules and regulations referenced in the above enforcement cases:
- CAA - Clean Air Act
- CERCLA - Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act
- CWA - Clean Water Act
- EPCRA - Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
- FARR - Federal Air Rules for Indian Reservations (CAA)
- FIFRA - Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
- PCBs - Polychlorinated Biphenyls (TSCA)
- RCRA - Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
- SDWA - Safe Drinking Water Act
- SPCC - Spill, Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures Rules (CWA)
- UST - Underground Storage Tank (RCRA)
- TSCA- Toxic Substances Control Act
Learn more about EPA's environmental compliance and enforcement activities: http://www2.epa.gov/enforcement