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06-2005-1968Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2005· Region 06

EPA v. Peba Oil & Gas

Unilateral Administrative Order Without Adjudication

Case summary

Peba Oil & Gas Company CWA-06-2005-1968 TXU010506 VIOLATIONS: The Respondent�s oil field flow line was a �point source� �discharge� of �pollutants,� specifically oil field brine, to the receiving waters of a tributary of Cobb Hollow, located in Montague County, Texas. An April 11, 2005, EPA inspection documented the discharge of oil field brine from the flow line to the tributary. RELIEF: RELIEF: The Order specifies that the Respondent should take steps to cease all discharges of pollutants and to neutralize the brine contaminated areas by applying soil amendments to neutralize the sodium chloride. Additionally, the Order asks the Respondent to consider remediating other areas impacted by discharges. A follow-up inspection will determine the extent of compliance with the Order.

Defendants (1)

  • Mr. E.R. Horton Jr.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • PEBA OIL & GAS BRAMAN LEASE

    4245 KEMP BLVD., SUITE 420, WICHITA FALLS, TX, 76308

    Registry ID: 110022322743

Statutes cited

  • CWA 301NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Peba Oil & Gasentered 2005-05-12

    Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

  • 2005-04-20Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2005-05-12Final Order Issued
  • 2009-07-01Enforcement Action Closed

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
145742
Case number
06-2005-1968
Lead agency
EPA
Branch
6EN-W
EPA region
06
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 06-2005-1968 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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