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06-2003-4521Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2003· Region 06

EPA v. Chesapeake Operating, Inc.

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

Discharge of oil from its facility caused a sheen upon or discoloration of the surface of the unnamed creek, a tributary of Red Rock Creek, and adjoining shorelines.

Defendants (1)

  • Chesapeake Operating, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • CHESAPEAKE OPERATING, INC.

    P. O. BOX 18496, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73154

    Registry ID: 110014409504

Statutes cited

  • CWA 311BOil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Chesapeake Operating, Inc.entered 2003-03-10

    Primary law: CWA

    Federal penalty: $4,500

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 2003-01-09Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2003-03-10Final Order Issued
  • 2003-03-10Enforcement Action Closed
  • 2003-03-26Enforcement Action Data Entered

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
93059
Case number
06-2003-4521
Lead agency
EPA
Branch
6Sf-R
EPA region
06
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 06-2003-4521 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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