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06-2003-4545Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2003· Region 06

EPA v. Denbury Resources, Inc.

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

* Discharge of oil from its facility caused a sheen upon or discoloration of the surface of the Humble Canal and adjoining shorelines.

Defendants (1)

  • Denbury Resources, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • DENBURY RESOURCE, INC.

    2503 PETROLEUM DRIVE, HOUMA, LA, 70363

    Registry ID: 110012807640

Statutes cited

  • CWA 311BOil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Denbury Resources, Inc.entered 2003-07-10

    Primary law: CWA

    Federal penalty: $500

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 2003-05-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2003-06-13Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2003-07-10Enforcement Action Closed
  • 2003-07-10Final Order Issued

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
97303
Case number
06-2003-4545
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 06-2003-4545 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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