EPA v. Dunlap Oil Co.

Case summary

VIOLATIONS: The Respondent's oil production tank battery was a point source discharge of pollutants, specifically brine, to the receiving waters of a tributary to the Cimarron River, located in the Northeast Quarter of Section 6, Township 18 North, Range 7 East, Creek County, Oklahoma. The discharge of brine was documented during a March 30, 2004, inspection. RELIEF: The Order specifies that the Respondent cease all discharges of pollutants from the facility. It also requires the Respondent to neutralize the brine contaminated flow paths southwest and east tank battery. Additionally, the Order asks the Respondent to: (1) construct secondary containment; (2) install an automatically activated sump pump; and (3) repair or replace equipment that is leaking. A follow-up inspection will determine the extent of compliance with the Order. Technical Contact: Casey Luckett Snyder 281-983-2112

Defendants (1)

• Dunlap Oil CompanyNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NE-06-18-07

  NE/4, SEC. 06, T 18N, R 07E, DUNCAN, OK, 73533

  Registry ID: 110017723025

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Dunlap Oil Co.entered 2004-04-26

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2004-04-08Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2004-04-26Final Order Issued
• 2005-09-27Enforcement Action Closed