EPA v. TIDEWATER RESOURCES, INC. (TX0115045)

Case summary

1. SECTION 309(A)(3) OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT ( CWA ), 33 U.S.C. SECTION 1319(A)(3). 2. ROBBIE WALTERS TIDEWATER RESOURCES, INC. CARANCHUA BAY 16420 PARK TEN PLACE, SUITE 240 HOUSTON, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS 77084 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)

• ROBBIE WALTERSNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TIDEWATER RESOURCES, INC.

  LAT. 28*45'00 N, LONG. 96*26'30 W, HOUSTON, TX, 77084

  Registry ID: 110010653499

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• TIDEWATER RESOURCES, INC.entered 1996-12-30

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 1996-12-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 1996-12-30Final Order Issued
• 1997-01-31Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 1999-07-14Enforcement Action Closed
• 1999-07-14Compliance Achieved