THIS REFERRAL CONCERNS A LEAK DETECTION COMPLIANCE INSPECTION AT THE FORMER MAX OIL SITE. DURING THE INSPECTION, THE INSPECTORS NOTICED FIVE VENT PIPES WERE VISIBLE. THE INSPECTORS LOCATED 5 TANKS, INCLUDING A WASTE OIL TANK. THE OIS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE SITE. THE REPORT DOCUMENTS THAT CONTAMINATION WAS FOUND AT THE SITE. THE RESPONDENTS FAILED TO PREPARE A CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN, FAILED TO CONDUCT LEAK DETECTION ON TANKS THAT HAVE BEEN OUT OF USE FOR OVER ONE YEAR AND FAILED TO CLOSE TANKS THAT HAVE BEEN OUT OF USE FOR OVER ONE YEAR. THIS ACTION IS TO PROVIDE A GENERAL DETERENCE TO THE UST COMMUNITY. IT IS ALSO A PART OF THE AGENCY'S MAY 1997 NATIONAL INITIATIVE. THE PROPOSED CIVIL ACTION SEEKS A PENALTY OF $27,019.