DNREC, Delaware City Refining Co. reach settlement for water-related violations

 that includes installing improved fish return system 

DOVER (Dec. 10, 2014) – DNREC Secretary David Small announced today that the department has entered into a penalty settlement agreement with the Delaware City Refining Company, LLC (DCRC) that will result in the company’s installation of modern technology to reduce impacts on aquatic life in the Delaware River and includes an improved fish return system at the Delaware City refinery’s water intake structure. The agreement also clarifies the process for renewal of DCRC’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) discharge permits and compliance with the NPDES 316(b) rule that governs water intakes.