EPA v. EAST RESOURCES, INC

Case summary

REGION III FINALIZED AN ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER CONSENT AGREEMENT AND FINAL ORDER AGAINST EAST, INC ( EAST ) FOR A VIOLATION OF SECTION 311(B)(3) OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT, AS AMENDED. THE CAFO FINDS THAT ON MARCH 31, 2010, APPROXIMATELY THREE (3) BARRELS OF OIL WERE DISCHARGED FROM RESPONDENT'S CRUDE OIL GATHERING LINE AND APPROXIMATELY (3) BARRELS OF OIL WERE RELEASED IN THE LAUGHERTY FORK, WHICH IS A NAVIGABLE WATER OF THE UNITED STATES PURSUANT TO SECTION 502(7) OF THE CWA, 33 U.S.C. SECTION 311(b)(6)(B)(i) OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT, AND PROPOSED A CLASS I PENALTY.

Defendants (1)

• EAST RESOURCES, INCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• DORSEY BAKER HEIRS WELL

  LAUGHERTY FORK ROAD, ALMA, WV, 26320

  Registry ID: 110042340393

Statutes cited

• CWA 311B — Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• EAST RESOURCES, INCentered 2010-09-27

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $4,500

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2010-09-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2010-09-27Final Order Issued
• 2010-10-07Enforcement Action Data Entered