EPA v. SAMPSON ENERGY, INC.

Case summary

THIS IS A PROPOSED CLASS I ADMINSTRATIVE PENALTY ACTION UNDER SECTION 309(G) OF CLEAN WATER ACT, 33 U.S.C. SECTION 1319(G) AGAINST SAMPSON ENERGY, INC. TO RECOVER A CLASS I ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,300. THIS CASE INVOLVES OIL AND GAS FACILITIES LOCATED IN MAGOFFIN COUNTY, K.Y., KY DOW 1530186 AND 1530011 WHICH ARE POINT SOURCES AND DISCHARGE POLLUTANTS INTO THE LICKING RIVER. EPA CONDUCTED AN ON-SITE INSPECTION ON MARCH 15, 1988 AND DETERMINED THAT SAMPSON ENERGY, INC. WAS DISCHARGING BRINE INTO LICKING RIVER AT LEASE #S 1530186 AND 1530011. THE CLASS I ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT WAS SENT TO SAMPSON ENERGY, INC. ON JUNE 22, 1988.

Defendants (1)

• SAMPSON ENERGY, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SAMPSON ENERGY INC

  BOX 707, SALYERSVILLE, KY, 41465

  Registry ID: 110010768598

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• SAMPSON ENERGY, INC.entered 1988-10-26

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $3,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 1988-06-22Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 1988-06-22Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 1988-10-26Final Order Issued
• 1988-10-26Enforcement Action Closed