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06-2007-4515Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2007· Region 06

EPA v. Petroquest

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

Respondent's January 2, 2007, discharge of oil from its facility caused a sheen upon or discoloration of the surface of the Coal Creek and adjoining shorelines and therefore, was in a quantity that has been determined may be harmful.

Defendants (1)

  • Art M. MixonNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • PETROQUEST

    P. O. BOX 51205, LAFAYETTE, LA, 70505

    Registry ID: 110030464147

Statutes cited

  • CWA 311BOil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Petroquestentered 2007-04-04

    Primary law: CWA

    Federal penalty: $500

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 2007-04-04Enforcement Action Closed
  • 2007-04-04Final Order Issued
  • 2007-04-04Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2007-05-02Enforcement Action Data Entered

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
600040915
Case number
06-2007-4515
Lead agency
EPA
Branch
6SF-P
EPA region
06
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 06-2007-4515 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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