EPA v. M & A Oil Company, LTD

Case summary

Violation: Respondent's oil field tank battery facility was a point source discharge of pollutants to waters of the US . The pollutant discharged was oil field brine and the impacted water body is a tributary of Wildhorse Creek. The violation was documented during an EPA inspection conducted on April 26, 2007 at the facility located in Wichita Co., TX. Relief: A Cease and Desist Administrative Order (AO) is being issued to the Respondent. The AO is requiring the Respondent to perform the following actions: (1) immediately cease all discharges of pollutants from the facility; (2) remove the brine from the creek; (3) remove or neutralize all the brine impacted soils in the drainage between the facility and the creek; and (4) submit written certification that these aforementioned tasks have been completed.

Defendants (1)

• M & A Oil Company, LTDNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• RRC 21063 - HENDERSON LEASE

  SLAMA RD, BURKUNETT, TX, 76354

  Registry ID: 110030895869

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• M & A Oil Company, LTDentered 2007-07-10

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2007-06-12Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2007-07-10Final Order Issued
• 2009-07-29Enforcement Action Closed