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06-2005-4373Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2005· Region 06

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 311JSPCC 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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