EPA v. Noble & Cantrell Exploration Co.

Case summary

Noble & Cantrell Exploration Co. Facility No.TXU010482 VIOLATIONS: The Respondent's oil production field was a point source discharge of pollutants, specifically oil field brine, to the receiving waters of a tributary of Rainwater Creek, located in Wood County, Texas. A October 8, 2004, EPA inspection documented the discharge of oil field brine from the facility�s tank battery to the tributary of Rainwater Creek. RELIEF: The Order specifies that the Respondent should take whatever corrective action is necessary to eliminate and prevent recurrence of the violations cited in the Order. The Order also specifies that the Respondent shall remediate the area impacted by the brine discharge and consider implementing specific lease BMPs to prevent additional discharge violations. Technical Contact: Matt Rudolph 5-6434

Defendants (1)

• Noble & Cantrell Exploration Co. (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NOBLE & CANTRELL EXP - KIRKLAND WELL#4

  4730 NORTH LINDHURST, DALLAS, TX, 75229

  Registry ID: 110018916020

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Noble & Cantrell Exploration Co.entered 2004-11-15

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2004-11-02Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2004-11-15Final Order Issued
• 2005-09-27Enforcement Action Closed