EPA v. Aries Operating (Paluxy 'A' Well No. 107)
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
Summary of Findings: Plan does not discuss and/or facility does not implement appropriate containment/diversionary structures/equipment (including truck transfer areas.) Inspections and tests required by 40 CFR Part 112 are nto in accordance with written procedures developed for the facility. No training on the operation and maintenance of equipment to prevent discharges. Visual inspections of containers, foudation and supports are not conducted periodically for detrioration and maintenance needs. Above ground valves and pipelines are not examined periodically on a schefuled basis for general condition (includes items, such as: flange joints, valve glands 2nd bodies, drip pans, pipeline supports, bleeder and gauge vlaves, polish rods/stuffing box.
Defendants (1)
- Aries OperatingNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
ARIES OPERATING (PALUXY 'A' WELL NO. 107)
1221 MCKINNEY, SUITE 3100, HOUSTON, TX, 77010
Registry ID: 110022863310
Statutes cited
- CWA 311J — SPCC and/or Federal Response Plan Violations
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Aries Operating (Paluxy 'A' Well No. 107)entered 2005-07-27
Primary law: CWA
Federal penalty: $800
Timeline (4 milestones)
- 2005-06-29Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2005-07-27Enforcement Action Closed
- 2005-07-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2005-07-27Final Order Issued
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 150542
- Case number
- 06-2005-4373
- Lead agency
- EPA
- Branch
- 6SF-R
- EPA region
- 06
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- SPCC and/or Federal Response Plan Violations
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 06-2005-4373 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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