EPD Enforcement Orders
Recently Executed Enforcement Orders
(Notices that change weekly)
Date of Posting: Monday, September 30, 2024
Enforcement Order EPD-USD-24-099
| Facility | 2300 Sigman Rd Ctr dba Sigman Food Mart |
|---|---|
| County | Rockdale County |
| Cause of Order | Failure to test automatic line leak detectors annually; failure to conduct annual line tightness test for pressurized piping |
| Requirements of Order | Comply with Rules and pay penalty |
| Settlement Amount | $1,000.00 |
| Legal Authority | Underground Storage Tank Act |
| Date Executed | 9‑Sep‑2024 |
Enforcement Order EPD-UST-24-100
| Facility | Amit Food Mart #3 |
|---|---|
| County | Candler County |
| Cause of Order | Failure to conduct monthly walkthrough inspections; failure to conduct annual walkthrough inspections; failure to conduct annual testing of applicable release detection components; failure to test automatic line leak detectors annually; failure to conduct annual line tightness test for pressurized piping |
| Requirements of Order | Comply with Rules and pay penalty |
| Settlement Amount | $3,750.00 |
| Legal Authority | Underground Storage Tank Act |
| Date Executed | 9‑Sep‑2024 |
Enforcement Order EPD-UST-24-097
| Facility | Country Superette |
|---|---|
| County | Madison County |
| Cause of Order | Failure to conduct annual testing of applicable release detection components |
| Requirements of Order | Comply with Rules and pay penalty |
| Settlement Amount | $1,500.00 |
| Legal Authority | Underground Storage Tank Act |
| Date Executed | 9‑Sep‑2024 |
Enforcement Order EPD-UST-24-108
| Facility | DC-180 Peachtree |
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| County | Fulton County |
| Cause of Order | Failure to conduct annual testing of applicable release detection components; failure to conduct annual line tightness test for pressurized piping; class a and b operator retraining required |
| Requirements of Order | Comply with Rules and pay penalty |
| Settlement Amount | $2,500.00 |
| Legal Authority | Underground Storage Tank Act |
| Date Executed | 9‑Sep‑2024 |
Enforcement Order EPD-UST-24-065
| Facility | Fuel America Truck and Travel Center |
|---|---|
| County | Screven County |
| Cause of Order | Failure to test spill prevention equipment; failure to test containment sumps used for interstitial monitoring of piping; failure to inspect overfill prevention equipment; failure to conduct monthly walkthrough inspections; failure to conduct annual walkthrough inspections; failure to conduct annual test of the operation of the interstitial monitoring devices; failure to test automatic line leak detectors annually; failure to monitor tanks every 30 days; failure to conduct monthly interstitial monitoring of piping; failure to report suspected release to EPD within 24 hours; class a and b operator retraining required due to facility non-compliance |
| Requirements of Order | Comply with Rules and pay penalty |
| Settlement Amount | $9,500.00 |
| Legal Authority | Underground Storage Tank Act |
| Date Executed | 9‑Sep‑2024 |
Enforcement Order EPD-UST-24-087
| Facility | Fuel Pro 4 |
|---|---|
| County | Effingham County |
| Cause of Order | Failure to conduct annual testing of applicable release detection components |
| Requirements of Order | Comply with Rules and pay penalty |
| Settlement Amount | $1,500.00 |
| Legal Authority | Underground Storage Tank Act |
| Date Executed | 9‑Sep‑2024 |
Enforcement Order EPD-UST-24-103
| Facility | Quick Pick |
|---|---|
| County | Madison County |
| Cause of Order | Failure to conduct monthly walkthrough inspections; failure to conduct annual walkthrough inspections; failure to conduct annual testing of applicable release detection components; failure to test automatic line leak detectors annually; failure to monitor tanks; failure to conduct annual line tightness test for pressurized piping |
| Requirements of Order | Comply with Rules and pay penalty |
| Settlement Amount | $2,750.00 |
| Legal Authority | Underground Storage Tank Act |
| Date Executed | 9‑Sep‑2024 |
Enforcement Order EPD-UST-27-066
| Facility | Rum Creek Convenience Store |
|---|---|
| County | Monroe County |
| Cause of Order | Failure to inspect impressed current cathodic protection system; failure to conduct monthly walkthrough inspections; failure to conduct annual walkthrough inspections; failure to conduct annual testing of applicable release detection components; failure to test automatic line leak detectors annually; failure to monitor tanks; failure to conduct annual line tightness test for pressurized piping; failure to maintain evidence of financial assurance mechanisms used to demonstrate financial responsibility; failure to have a certified class a, b, and c operator |
| Requirements of Order | Comply with Rules and pay penalty |
| Settlement Amount | $8,150.00 |
| Legal Authority | Underground Storage Tank Act |
| Date Executed | 9‑Sep‑2024 |
Enforcement Order EPD-UST-24-107
| Facility | Shell Food Mart |
|---|---|
| County | Barrow County |
| Cause of Order | Failure to repair UST system in accordance with industry codes and standards; failure to inspect overfill prevention equipment |
| Requirements of Order | Comply with Rules and pay penalty |
| Settlement Amount | $1,000.00 |
| Legal Authority | Underground Storage Tank Act |
| Date Executed | 9‑Sep‑2024 |
Enforcement Order EPD-UST-24-109
| Facility | 81 Crossing Grocery |
|---|---|
| County | Henry County |
| Cause of Order | Failure to conduct monthly walkthrough inspections; failure to conduct annual walkthrough inspections; failure to conduct annual testing of applicable release detection components; failure to test automatic line leak detectors annually; failure to conduct annual line tightness test for pressurized piping |
| Requirements of Order | Comply with Rules and pay penalty |
| Settlement Amount | $2,950.00 |
| Legal Authority | Underground Storage Tank Act |
| Date Executed | 20‑Sep‑2024 |
Enforcement Order EPD-UST-24-114
| Facility | Amoco Food Store |
|---|---|
| County | Clayton County |
| Cause of Order | Failure to test containment sumps used for interstitial monitoring of piping; failure to conduct annual walkthrough inspections; failure to monitor tanks at least every 30 days |
| Requirements of Order | Comply with Rules and pay penalty |
| Settlement Amount | $1,750.00 |
| Legal Authority | Underground Storage Tank Act |
| Date Executed | 20‑Sep‑2024 |
Enforcement Order EPD-UST-24-119
| Facility | Big A Food Mart |
|---|---|
| County | Fulton County |
| Cause of Order | Failure to test spill prevention equipment; failure to inspect overfill prevention equipment; failure to conduct monthly walkthrough inspections; failure to conduct annual walkthrough inspections; failure to conduct annual testing of applicable release detection components; failure to test automatic line leak detectors annually; failure to conduct annual line tightness test for pressurized piping; failure to report suspected release to EPD within 24 hours; class a and b operator retraining required |
| Requirements of Order | Comply with Rules and pay penalty |
| Settlement Amount | $7,000.00 |
| Legal Authority | Underground Storage Tank Act |
| Date Executed | 20‑Sep‑2024 |
Enforcement Order EPD-UST-24-115
| Facility | Buddy's |
|---|---|
| County | Paulding County |
| Cause of Order | Failure to conduct annual walkthrough inspections, failure to conduct annual testing of applicable release detection components, failure to test automatic line leak detectors annually, failure to conduct annual line tightness test for pressurized piping |
| Requirements of Order | Comply with Rules and pay penalty |
| Settlement Amount | $1,750.00 |
| Legal Authority | Underground Storage Tank Act |
| Date Executed | 20‑Sep‑2024 |
Enforcement Order EPD-UST-24-118
| Facility | Ellijay Telephone Company |
|---|---|
| County | Gilmer County |
| Cause of Order | Failure to inspect overfill prevention equipment |
| Requirements of Order | Comply with Rules and pay penalty |
| Settlement Amount | $500.00 |
| Legal Authority | Underground Storage Tank Act |
| Date Executed | 20‑Sep‑2024 |
Enforcement Order EPD-UST-24-111
| Facility | Parker's 62 |
|---|---|
| County | Chatham County |
| Cause of Order | Failure to conduct annual walkthrough inspections; failure to conduct annual testing of applicable release detection components; failure to test automatic line leak detectors annually |
| Requirements of Order | Comply with Rules and pay penalty |
| Settlement Amount | $1,500.00 |
| Legal Authority | Underground Storage Tank Act |
| Date Executed | 20‑Sep‑2024 |
Enforcement Order EPD-UST-24-113
| Facility | Wallace Enterprises, Inc |
|---|---|
| County | Cobb County |
| Cause of Order | Failure to inspect overfill prevention equipment; failure to conduct annual walkthrough inspections; failure to test automatic line leak detectors annually |
| Requirements of Order | Comply with Rules and pay penalty |
| Settlement Amount | $1,500.00 |
| Legal Authority | Underground Storage Tank Act |
| Date Executed | 20‑Sep‑2024 |
Enforcement Order EPD-AQC-7385
| Facility | LNC Emissions LLC |
|---|---|
| County | Fulton County |
| Cause of Order | Failed to provide adequate oversight to ensure that the station personnel comply with the requirements of the Act and the Rules |
| Requirements of Order | Securely maintain camera surveillance and video recording equipment, implement the monitoring and review of cameras and video footage at the station, generate documents showing the monitoring of cameras and video footage, create and install enhanced supplementary signage at the station to discourage improper testing, and create a zero-tolerance policy and document to be signed by all employees annually |
| Settlement Amount | $2,000.00 |
| Legal Authority | Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Act |
| Date Executed | 23‑Sep‑2024 |