CA-AG v. Safeway

Safeway allegedly violated state laws regulating the operation of underground storage tanks and the handling of hazardous waste. Specifically, according to the Attorney General and district attorneys, there appears to be evidence of recurring violations at Safeway gas stations, including failure to: Install and/or maintain automatic line leak detectors; Construct, operate, and maintain secondary containment systems; Maintain a monitoring system capable of detecting a leak at the earliest possible opportunity; Continuously monitor and conduct required testing of underground storage tank systems; and Properly notify local agencies of the release of a hazardous substance.

Summary generated from official California Attorney General press release