Oil company to resolve violations

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality announced that Moore Oil Inc. has agreed to resolve violations of the Montana Underground Storage Tank Act that occurred at Moore Oil Inc. Keylock in Libby, according to a press release issued on Tuesday

According to the press release Moore allegedly failed to obtain a removal permit from DEQ before removal of underground storage tank lines, and failed to conduct a site assessment after the removal and failed to have a licensed remover onsite during the removal process.

Shasta Steinweden of DEQ’s Enforcement Division explained in the press release that without the proper procedures during the removal of underground storage tank equipment, DEQ cannot ensure the safety of the removal and confirm if any product spill has occurred.

Moore reportedly agreed to obtaining a permit for the removal of underground storage tank lines and have the project overseen by a licensed remover. They also reportedly agreed to pay an administrative penalty of $335 to resolve the violations.