ON AUGUST 4, 2016. AERO ENERGY CONSENTED TO AN EXPEDITED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT (ESA) FOR SUSPECTED VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 311(j) OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT IN CONNECTION WITH ITS FUEL STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITY TO HAVRE DE GRACE, MD. SPECIFICALLY, THE ESA ASSERTS THAT THE RESPONDENT FAILED TO PREPARE AN ADEQUATE SPILL PREVENTION, CONTROL, AND COUNTERMEASURE PLAN FOR THE FACILITY, FAILED TO CONDUCT ALL REQUIRED TESTS AND INSPECTIONS, AND FAILED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT SECONDARY CONTAINMENT FOR A 275-GALLON ABOVEGROUND HEATING OIL TANK. THE ESA REQUIRES RESPONDENT TO PAY CIVIL PENALTIES.