EPA v. Carl Rice

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 Tiger Creek, located in the Southeast Quarter of Section 30, Township 15 North, Range 11 East, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. The discharge of brine was documented during a September 17, 2003 inspection. RELIEF: The Order specifies that the Respondent should also take steps to cease all discharges of pollutants and to neutralize the brine contaminated area south of the tank battery by applying soil amendments to neutralize the sodium chloride. Additionally, the Order asks the Respondent to consider: (1) constructing adequate secondary containment; (2) installing a sump pump to remove and re-circulate standing fluids from the secondary containment to the tank; (3) repair or replace all leaking equipment; and (4) update the facility�s lease sign. A follow-up inspection will determine the extent of compliance with the Order.

Defendants (1)

• Carl RiceNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SE-30-15-11

  SE/4, SEC. 30, T15N, R11E, BEGGS, OK, 74421

  Registry ID: 110016661281

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Carl Riceentered 2003-10-27

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2003-10-14Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2003-10-27Final Order Issued
• 2004-01-20Enforcement Action Closed