EPA v. UNIT PETROLEUM CO. (TX0114651)

Case summary

1. SECTION 309(A)(3) OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT ( CWA ), 33 U.S.C. SECTION 1319(A)(3). 2. W. F. HAYWORTH UNIT PETROLEUM COMPANY TRES PALACIOS BAY - ST 5 3355 W. ALABAMA, SUITE 650 HOUSTON, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS 77098-1718 3. RESPONDENT WAS IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 301 OF THE CWA BY DISCHARGING PRODUCED WATER AND SAND INTO WATERS OF THE U.S. THAT EXCEED THE EFFLUENT LIMITS. 4. RELIEF SOUGHT PURSUANT TO SECTION 309(A)(3) OF THE CWA, EPA ISSUED AN ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER (AO) ORDERING THE RE- SPONDENT TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THE FACILITIES SO AS TO DISCHARGE EFFLUENT WHICH DOES NOT EXCEED THE EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS.

Defendants (1)

• W. F. HAYWORTHNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• UNIT PETROLEUM CO

  3355 W ALABAMA ST STE 650, HOUSTON, TX, 770981718

  Registry ID: 110010653346

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• UNIT PETROLEUM CO.entered 1996-12-19

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 1996-12-19Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 1996-12-19Final Order Issued
• 1997-01-21Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 1999-07-14Compliance Achieved
• 1999-07-14Enforcement Action Closed