EPA v. Wilcox Energy Company, LLC

Case summary

Wilcox Energy Company, LLC Class 1 Administrative Order Docket No. CWA-06-2006-1916 VIOLATIONS: The Respondent's oil field facility was a point source discharge of pollutants, specifically oil field brine (produced water), to the receiving waters of the South Fork of the Trinity River, located at 33 deg. 24.478' North latitude and 98 deg. 36.552' West longitude, Archer County, Texas. The discharge of brine was documented during an inspection conducted on both November 1, 2005. RELIEF: The Order specifies that the Respondent should take steps to cease all discharges of pollutants and to take the necessary steps to prevent future discharges and remediate salt contaminated soils. Additionally, the Order asks the Respondent to install an automatically activated sump pump and to remove the drainpipe from the base of the containment berm. A follow-up inspection will determine the extent of compliance with the Order. Technical Contact: Chris Lister 5-6672.

Defendants (1)

• Wilcox Energy Company, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WILCOX ENERGY COMPANY, LLC - R.O. ANDREWS LEASE

  FM 103, RULE, TX, 79547

  Registry ID: 110028097672

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Wilcox Energy Company, LLCentered 2006-02-23

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2006-01-23Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2006-02-23Final Order Issued
• 2009-07-01Enforcement Action Closed