EPA v. AXIS ENERGY, LLC

Case summary

VIOLATIONS: The Respondent tank battery facility was a point source discharge of pollutants, specifically brine, to the receiving waters of a tributary of Spring Creek, located in the Northwest Quarter of Section 4, Township 16 North, Range 7 East, Creek County, Oklahoma. The discharge of brine was documented during a December 11, 2002, inspection. RELIEF: Upon notification of the inspection findings, the REspondent immediately creased the discharge and began a flush and vacuum cleanup effort of the contaminated tributary. Additionally, the respondent removed the drain pipe from the tank battery wall which was discharging the brine outside the containment area. The Order specifies that the Respondent should also take steps to restore the brine contaiminated area in the flow path and in the tributary by applying soil amendments to neutralize the sodium chloride. A follow-up inspection within 30 days will determine the extend of compliance with the Order.

Defendants (1)

• AXIS ENERGY, LLCNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NW-04-16-07

  NW/4, SEC. 04, T 16N, R 07E, TULSA, OK, 74101

  Registry ID: 110014421820

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• AXIS ENERGY, LLCentered 2003-02-19

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2003-02-05Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2003-02-19Final Order Issued
• 2003-06-27Enforcement Action Closed