EPA v. Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc. (GMG290085)
Unilateral Administrative Order Without Adjudication
Case summary
Respondent is an oil and gas operator in the Gulf of Mexico that had an oil based mud spill during drilling operations in the Eugene Island lease area, block 208. The discharge was about 0.5 barrels on May 17, 2005. EPA is ordering Respondent to take whatever action necessary to mitigate the discharge and prevent its recurrence.
Defendants (1)
- Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc. (GMG290085)Named in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
PIONEER NATURAL RESOURCES USA, INC. (GMG290085)
GULF OF MEXICO, GULF OF MEXICO, GM, 99999
Registry ID: 110022878518
Statutes cited
- CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc. (GMG290085)entered 2005-06-15
Primary law: CWA
Timeline (3 milestones)
- 2005-05-23Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2005-06-15Final Order Issued
- 2009-07-01Enforcement Action Closed
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 147699
- Case number
- 06-2005-2023
- 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 06-2005-2023 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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