EPA v. East Texas Salt Water Disposal Company
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
Respondent's March 11, 2007, discharge of oil from its facility caused a sheen upon or discoloration of the surface of the Hawkins Branch and adjoining shorelines and therefore, was in a quanity that has been determined may be harmful.
Defendants (1)
- Hollis WoodNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
EAST TEXAS SALT WATER DISPOSAL COMPANY
1209 INDUSTRIAL BLVD., KILGORE, TX, 75662
Registry ID: 110030915909
Statutes cited
- CWA 311B — Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge
Enforcement conclusions (1)
East Texas Salt Water Disposal Companyentered 2007-05-24
Primary law: CWA
Federal penalty: $500
Timeline (4 milestones)
- 2007-05-24Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2007-05-24Final Order Issued
- 2007-05-24Enforcement Action Closed
- 2007-06-12Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 600046177
- Case number
- 06-2007-4520
- 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 06-2007-4520 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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