EPA v. Fell Oil and Gas, LLP

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 to Delaware Creek, located in the Northwest Quarter of Section 33, Township 21 North, Range 12 East, Osage County , Oklahoma. The discharge of brine was documented during a May 19, 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 Fell 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, with the SEP, is $1,500.

Defendants (1)

• Fell Oil and Gas, LLPNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NW-33-21-12

  NW/4, SEC. 33, T 21N, R 12E, SKIATOOK, OK, 74070

  Registry ID: 110018930264

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Fell Oil and Gas, LLPentered 2004-10-27

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $1,500 · SEP: $5,824

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2004-07-15Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2004-08-26Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2004-10-27Enforcement Action Closed
• 2004-10-27Final Order Issued