EPA v. Holmes Oil Company

Case summary

Holmes Oil Company CWA-06-2005-1767 OKU000529 VIOLATIONS: The Respondent's tank battery was a point source of discharge of pollutants, specifically oil field brine, to the receiving waters of a tributary of Salt Creek, located in the Northeast Quarter of Section 21, Township 15 North, Range 8 East, Creek County, Oklahoma. The discharge of brine was documented during an October 28, 2004 inspection. RELIEF: The Order specifies that the Respondent should cease all discharges of pollutants, remove a drain pipe, rebuild secondary containment, install a sump pump to remove collected fluids, and repair or replace equipment as needed to improve operations and maintenance. A follow-up inspection will determine the extent of compliance with the Order. Casey Luckett Snyder 3-2112

Defendants (1)

• Holmes Oil CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NE-21-15-08

  NE/4, SEC. 21, T 21N, R 08E, BRISTOW, OK, 74010

  Registry ID: 110020053564

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Holmes Oil Companyentered 2004-12-01

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2004-11-16Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2004-12-01Final Order Issued
• 2005-09-27Enforcement Action Closed