EPA v. Stanley Elmore

Case summary

Stanley and Gleta Elmore CWA-06-2005-2061 OKU000573 VIOLATIONS: The Respondents' oil field facilities were a point source discharge of pollutants, specifically produced water, to the receiving waters of a tributary of Butler Creek, located in the Southeast Quarter of Section 15, Township 27 North, Range 11 East, Osage County, Oklahoma. A June 14, 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 facilities, take preventative measures to cease all discharges from the facilities, and to perform remediation and restoration to the brine impacted areas. 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: Matt Rudolph 5-6434.

Defendants (1)

• Stanley and Gleta ElmoreNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SE-15-27-11

  SE/4, SEC. 15, T 27, R 11, BOWRING, OK, 74056

  Registry ID: 110022865407

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Stanley Elmoreentered 2005-08-29

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2005-07-25Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2005-08-29Final Order Issued
• 2007-05-07Enforcement Action Closed