EPA v. CREST RESOURCES AND EXPL. CORP. (TX0111244)

Case summary

1. SECTION 309(A)(3) OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT ( CWA ), 33 U.S.C. SECTION 1319(A)(3). 2. PAUL S ACHE CREST RESOURCES AND EXPL. CORP. TRINITY BAY/GALVESTON BAY 11777 KATY FREEWAY, SUITE 452 HOUSTON, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS 77079 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)

• PAUL S. ACHENamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CREST RESOURCES & EXPL. CORP.

  LAT. 29*35'25 N, LONG. 94*43'32 W, HOUSTON, TX, 77079

  Registry ID: 110010745925

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CREST RESOURCES AND EXPL. CORP.entered 1996-12-19

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 1996-12-19Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 1996-12-19Final Order Issued
• 1997-01-27Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 1999-07-14Compliance Achieved
• 1999-07-14Enforcement Action Closed