EPA v. Aries Operating (Bracken Well No. 4)
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
Summary of Findings: Inspections and tests required by 40 CFR Part 112 are not in accordance with written procedures developed for the facility. No training on the operation and maintenance of equipment to prevent discharges. Visual inspections fo containers, foundation and support sare not conducted periodically for deterioration and maintenance needs. Above ground valves and pipelines are not examined periodically on a scheduled basis for general condition (includes items, such as: flange joints, valve glands 2nd bodies, drip pans, pipeline supports, bleeder and gauge valves, polish rods/stuffing box.
Defendants (1)
- Aries OperatingNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
ARIES OPERATING ( BRACKEN WELL NO. 4)
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 (Bracken Well No. 4)entered 2005-07-27
Primary law: CWA
Federal penalty: $700
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
- 150535
- Case number
- 06-2005-4376
- 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 06-2005-4376 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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