Public Notice: Proposed Settlement for Clean Water Act Violations in Hawai'i; Aloha Petroleum Kahului Terminal, Kahului, Maui, HI
Summary
EPA is providing notice of a proposed administrative penalty settlement with Aloha Petroleum Kahului Terminal (respondent) for violations of the Clean Water Act at its facility located in Kahului, Isle of Maui, Hawaii.
EPA alleges that the respondent failed to comply with the Spill, Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations. Alleged violations, observed during an inspection of the Kahului facility on February 9, 2023, include inadequate tank farm secondary containment and an inadequate tank integrity testing program.
This action is being simultaneously commenced and concluded in a legal agreement called a Consent Agreement and Final Order. Under the proposed agreement (see "Related Documents"), Aloha Petroleum will pay a civil penalty of $103,377.
Legal Authority
This is a Class II administrative penalty proceeding governed by section 311(b)(6) of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. § 1319(g)), and the procedural rules found at 40 CFR Part 22. The requirements that apply to public comment and participation are set forth in Clean Water Act section 311(b)(6)(C) and 40 CFR § 22.45.
Applicants or Respondents
Aloha Petroleum, Kahului Maui Terminal60 Hobron Lane
Kahului, Maui, HI 96732
United States