EPA v. PA Energy, Inc.

Case summary

Violation: The Respondent's tank battery facility was a point source discharge of a pollutant to waters of the US. The Repondent operated a tank battery located at Northeast Quarter of Section 33, Township 6 North, Range 10 East, Hughes County, OK, and discharged brine to Hay Creek. The violation was cited during an EPA inspection conducted on February 15, 2007. Relief: A Cease and Desist Administrative Order is being issued to the Repsondent to cease all discharges of pollutants from the facility; remove the brine from the impacted water body; and, to provide to the EPA certification that provisions of this Order are carried out.

Defendants (1)

• PA Energy, Inc.Named in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NE-33-06-10

  NE/4, SEC. 33, T 06N, R 10E, CALVIN, OK, 74531

  Registry ID: 110018912505

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• PA Energy, Inc.entered 2007-03-21

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2007-03-01Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2007-03-21Final Order Issued
• 2011-08-01Enforcement Action Closed