EPA v. Barnett Oil Company-APO

Case summary

VIOLATIONS: The Respondent's oil field facility was a point source discharge of pollutants, specifically brine, to the receiving waters of a tributary to Bird Creek, located in the Northeast Quarter of Section 16, Township 21 North, Range 13 East, Tulsa County, Oklahoma. The discharge of brine was documented during a December 15, 2003 inspection. RELIEF: The Class I Complaint proposes up to a $27,500 penalty for the violations. The program has offered suggestions to the Respondent on SEP ideas. After the Complaint has been issued and the Respondent has received the Complaint then a SEP will be formally discussed. Casey Luckett 3-2112 or Matthew Rudolph 5-6434.

Defendants (1)

• John BarnettNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NE-16-21-13

  NE/4, SEC. 16, T 21N, R 13E, TULSA, OK, 74132

  Registry ID: 110016763279

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Barnett Oil Companyentered 2004-09-02

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $5,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2004-01-21Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2004-02-24Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2004-09-02Enforcement Action Closed
• 2004-09-02Final Order Issued