EPA v. Panoak Oil & Gas Corporation

Case summary

Panoak Oil & Gas Corporation CWA-06-2005-2048 OKU000572 VIOLATIONS: The Respondent's oil production facility was a point source of discharge of pollutants, to the receiving waters of a tributary of Candy Creek, located in the Southwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 24 North, Range 12 East, Washington County, Oklahoma. The discharge of oil field brine was documented during a June 13, 2005, inspection. RELIEF: An Administrative Order (AO) was issued to Panoak Oil & Gas Corporation on August 9, 2005. Along with the AO an Expedited Settlement Agreement (ESA) was sent to the Respondent. The Respondent signed the ESA and agreed to settle this case. The ESA requires the Respondent to pay a penalty of $750. Matt Rudolph 5-6434

Defendants (1)

• Panoak Oil & Gas CorporationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SW-26-24-12

  SW/4, SEC. 26, T 24N, R 12E, RAMONA, OK, 74061

  Registry ID: 110022863622

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Panoak Oil & Gas Corporationentered 2005-10-26

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $750

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2005-09-08Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2005-10-26Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2005-10-26Final Order Issued
• 2005-10-31Enforcement Action Closed