EPA v. Morton Leases, Inc.

Case summary

Morton Leases, Inc. CWA-06-2005-1910 OKU000507 VIOLATIONS: The Respondent's oil field facility was a point source discharge of pollutants, specifically produced water, to the receiving waters of a tributary of Morris Lake, located in the Southwest Quarter of Section 4, Township 13 North, Range 14 East, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. A February 3, 2005 EPA inspection documented the discharge of brine from the facility�s tank battery to the tributary. RELIEF: The Order specifies that the Respondent should immediately cease the discharge of pollutants from the facility and take preventative measures to cease all discharges from the facility. Additionally, the Order requires the Respondent to: (1) Remove and properly dispose of fluids; (2) reconstruct the secondary containment; (3) install an automatically activated sump pump; and (4) Repair or replace leaking equipment. A follow-up inspection scheduled 30 days after the effective date of the Order will determine the extent of compliance with the Order. Technical Contact: Casey Luckett Snyder 281-983-2112

Defendants (1)

• Morton Leases, Inc.Named in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SW-04-13-14

  SW/4, SEC. 04, T 13, R 14, OKMULGEE, OK, 74447

  Registry ID: 110018936204

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Morton Leases, Inc.entered 2005-03-07

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2005-03-07Final Order Issued
• 2005-03-08Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2005-09-27Enforcement Action Closed