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January 30, 2008
EPA Orders Greka Oil to Clean up Zaca Creek Tributary in California
The EPA has ordered Greka Oil and Gas, Inc. to clean up recent releases, into a tributary of Zaca Creek, of oil and other hazardous substances from Greka's Central California facilities including a January 5th spill of 50,000 gallons of crude oil.
"This order ensures Greka will fully comply with all federal requirements, or face steep penalties," said Daniel Meer, Chief of the Response, Planning and Assessment Branch for the Superfund Division in the EPA's Pacific Southwest region. "Failure to cooperate will result in serious consequences for this
company."
Zaca Creek flows into the Santa Ynez River (pictured, and on to the Pacific Ocean so this violation is a serious threat to the water environment.
The EPA is working in cooperation with the California Department of
Fish and Game, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, the U.S. Coast Guard's Pacific Strike Team, and Greka Oil and Gas,the responsible party to clean up these contaminations and protect the environment from further damage, as reported by the EPA.
Posted by Stephen Betheil at January 30, 2008 12:43 PM
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