EPA v. Citation Oil & Gas Corp.

Case summary

VIOLATIONS: The Respondent's oil field lease was a point source discharge of pollutants, specifically produced water (brine), to the receiving waters of a tributary of Post Oak Creek, located in the Northwest Quarter of Section 15, Township 4 South, Range 3 West, Carter County, Oklahoma. A September 19, 2006, EPA inspection documented brine had been previously discharged from the lease. RELIEF: The Order specifies that the Respondent should remove an overflow discharge pipe located at a pond on the lease; take the necessary steps to prevent future discharges; and to submit a plan of corrective actions to prevent future discharges.

Defendants (1)

• Citation Oil & Gas Corp.Named in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NW-15-04-03

  NW/4, SEC. 15, T 4S, R 3W, HEALDTON, OK, 73438

  Registry ID: 110028195566

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Citation Oil & Gas Corp.entered 2006-10-31

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2006-10-25Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2006-10-31Final Order Issued
• 2009-07-28Enforcement Action Closed