EPA v. Buffalo Compressor Station

Case summary

**AOC entered into by EPA and Williams Gas pipelines Central, Inc. (Respondent) for the performance of a removal action at or in connection with the site by the respondent. The removal action is based on a finding that actual or threatened releases of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants from the site, if not addressed by the removal action, will continue to present an imminent and substantial endangerment to the public health or welfare or the environment. EPA has determined that the total past and projected response costs of the U. S. at or in connection with the site will not exceed $500,000, excluding interest. **COST RECOVERY: Within 30 days of the effective date of the AOC, respondent shall pay $20,000 to EPA for future costs not consisent with the NCP.

Defendants (1)

• Williams Gas Pipelines Central, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BUFFALO COMPRESSOR STATION

  NE/4, NE/4 SEC. 1, TOWNSHIP 27 NORTH,, BUFFALO, OK, 73834

  Registry ID: 110009305206

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 106A — Imminent & Substantial Endangerment Order
• CERCLA 122A — Agreement to Perform Work Under 104B
• CERCLA 104E1 — Recordkeeping, Inspection, Information Request

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Buffalo Compressor Stationentered 2002-07-19

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2002-07-19Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2002-07-19Final Order Issued
• 2002-08-29Enforcement Action Data Entered