EPA v. CRM ENERGY 2003-1760

Case summary

VIOLATION: 1) Unauthorized discharges noted during EPA inspection; and 2) Onshore oil and gas producers are required to contail or dispose of produced waters in a manner protective of the environment, including underground injection. **RELIEF SOUGHT: 1) Upon receipt of this Order, the Respondent immediately shall cease all unpermitted discharges of pollutants from the facility; 2) Within thirty days, the Respondent shall take the listed corrective action necessary to eliminate and prevent recurrence of the violations; and 3) Within thirty days, Respondent shall schedule and meet with and EPA Field Inspector to confirm that the listed tasks have been completed

Defendants (1)

• CRM ENERGYNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• NW-23-23-11

  NW/4, SEC. 23, T 23N, R 11E, AVANT, OK, 74001

  Registry ID: 110013704562

• NE-31-23-11

  NE/4, SEC. 31, T 23N, R 11E, AVANT, OK, 74001

  Registry ID: 110017749506

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CRM Energyentered 2002-11-04

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2002-11-04Final Order Issued
• 2002-12-11Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2003-09-16Enforcement Action Closed