EPA v. XTO Energy, Inc.
Unilateral Administrative Order Without Adjudication
Case summary
VIOLATIONS: The Respondent's drilling mud land farming operation was a point source discharge of pollutants, specifically drilling mud, to the receiving waters of a tributary of the Brazos River, located in Johnson County, Texas. A March 14, 2006, EPA inspection observed drilling mud was discharged from the Respondent�s facility. 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. Also, requires the Respondent to submit information to the EPA in regards to the spill.
Defendants (1)
- XTO Energy, Inc.Named in settlement
Facilities (1)
XTO ENERGY - MUD FARMING OPERATION - JOHNSON CO., TX
810 HOUSTON STREET, FORT WORTH, TX, 76102
Registry ID: 110024534431
Statutes cited
- CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit
Enforcement conclusions (1)
XTO Energy, Inc.entered 2006-05-31
Primary law: CWA
Timeline (3 milestones)
- 2006-04-18Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2006-05-31Final Order Issued
- 2009-07-01Enforcement Action Closed
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 174823
- Case number
- 06-2006-2009
- Lead agency
- EPA
- Branch
- 6EN-W
- EPA region
- 06
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- NPDES Discharge without a Permit
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 06-2006-2009 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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