EPA v. J & L Oil & Gas, Inc.

Case summary

VIOLATIONS: The Respondent's oil field facilities were a point source discharge of pollutants, specifically oil field brine (produced water), to the receiving waters of Dry Hollow Creek, located in Osage County, Oklahoma. The EPA observed the facilities had discharged brine during inspections conducted on August 26, 2005 and June 27, 2006. RELIEF: The Class I Complaint proposes up to a $32,500 penalty for the violations. No SEP is offered to the Respondent to mitigate the penalty. A bottom line penalty of $10,000 is offered to the Respondent for settlement.

Defendants (1)

• J & L Oil & Gas, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• SW-35-27-10

  SW/4, SEC. 35, T 27N, R 10E, PAWHUSKA, OK, 74035

  Registry ID: 110028159533

• SW-26-27-10

  SW/4, SEC. 26, T 27N, R 10E, PAWHUSKA, OK, 74056

  Registry ID: 110024533986

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• J & L Oil & Gas, Inc.entered 2007-04-13

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $10,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2006-10-16Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2006-11-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2007-04-13Final Order Issued