EPA v. LIVE OAK RESERVES, INC. (TX0114634)

Case summary

1. SECTION 309(A)(3) OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT ( CWA ), 33 U.S.C. SECTION 1319(A)(3). 2. JOHN R. ECKEL, JR. LIVE OAK REESERVES, INC. COPANO BAY - ST 70 1300 POST OAK BLVD., SUITE 1750 HOUSTON, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS 77056 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 ADMINMISTRATIVE 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)

• JOHN R. ECKEL, JR.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• LIVE OAK RESERVES, INC.

  LAT. 28*06'48.8 N, LONG. 97*02'48.5 W, HOUSTON, TX, 77056

  Registry ID: 110010653373

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• LIVE OAK RESERVES, INC.entered 1996-12-18

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 1996-12-18Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 1996-12-18Final Order Issued
• 1997-01-22Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 1999-11-22Enforcement Action Closed