Non-Compliance
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
GREKA REFINING COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $2,518,600 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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1660 SINTON RD
SANTA MARIA, CA 93458
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- SANTA BARBARA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 324110
- Inspections
- 1 · last May 11, 2021
- Total Penalties
- $2,518,600 · last Nov 22, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000481817
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR) | Jul 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 11, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 11, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 11, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | May 11, 2021 | Mar 24, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 11, 2019 | Apr 14, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 18, 2019 | Jan 31, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Nov 18, 2019 | Jan 31, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 19, 2017 | Oct 20, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR) | Jul 16, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 23, 2005 | Feb 24, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 3, 2004 | Feb 23, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 3, 2004 | Feb 23, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 14, 2003 | Nov 4, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 18, 2000 | Sep 20, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 18, 2000 | Feb 13, 2001 | Resolved |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.
FINAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008361883-306 · Nov 22, 2024
$2,518,600
INJUNCTIVE RELIEF
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008361883-303 · Jun 3, 2024
INITIAL CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION FOR COMPLIANCE AND/OR MONETARY PENALTY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008361883-304 · Jun 3, 2024
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008361883-508 · Mar 9, 2023
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008361883-302 · May 13, 2021
Administrative - Formal
· Case 09-2019-5001 · Feb 19, 2019
INITIAL MONITORING,ANALYSIS,TEST ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008361883-001 · Feb 19, 2019
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008361883-505 · Dec 31, 2018
REFERRAL TO ATTORNEY GENERAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008361883-301 · Sep 21, 2017
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008361883-502 · Apr 29, 2005
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008361883-501 · Dec 19, 2003
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008361883-500 · Jan 22, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD008361883-200 · Sep 20, 2000
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