Utilities regulator OfReg has halted fuelling operations at Jack’s Esso II in North Side for not complying with an environmental data request.
OfReg had requested information needed for analysis of the environmental conditions at the site, such as any leakage in the tanks, according to a press release issued by the regulator.
Despite prior communication and the issuance of a remedial notice, the operator of Jack’s Esso II has not complied with the request, OfReg said.
As the regulator for the fuels sector, OfReg says it has a legal obligation and duty of care to hold operators to account for complying with the terms of their licences.
“OfReg is committed to upholding environmental regulations and this case also highlights the necessity for all operators to comply with regulatory requests promptly,” the regulator noted in the press release.
It said it was actively working with the operator to resolve the compliance issues and to resume fuelling operations as soon as possible.
The gas station, which was shut down on Tuesday, 14 Nov., will remain closed for the sale of fuels until further notice, OfReg said.
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