EPA v. Cudd Operating Corporation

Case summary

VIOLATIONS: The Respondent's tank battery facility was a point source discharge of pollutants, specifically brine, to the receiving waters of a tributary of the Deep Fork River, located in the Northeast Quarter of Section 19 (wellhead) and the Southeast Quarter of Section 18 (tank battery), Township 14 North, Range 12 East, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. The discharge of brine was documented during a April 20, 2004, inspection. RELIEF: The Class I Complaint proposes up to a $32,500 penalty for the violations. An environmental restoration and protection SEP has been negotiated with Cudd and the Consent Agreement and Final Order contains details of the project. Completion date is scheduled for August 20, 2004 and the cash penalty assessed against fell, plus the SEP, is $2,000.

Defendants (1)

• Cudd Operating CorporationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NE-19-14-12

  NE/4, SEC. 19, T 14N, R 12E, TULSA, OK, 74132

  Registry ID: 110017838884

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Cudd Operating Corporationentered 2004-12-29

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $2,000 · SEP: $8,474

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2004-07-16Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2004-08-05Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2004-12-29Final Order Issued
• 2005-01-20Enforcement Action Closed