EPA v. Lunar Investments Inc.

Case summary

Violation: Respondent's tank battery (facility) was a point source discharge of pollutants to waters of the US. The facility is located in the Northwest Quarter of Section 15, Township 12 North, Range 9 East, Okfuskee Co., OK. The facility was inspected on October 10, 2007, and during the inspection the EPA inspector cited a violation to the Clean Water Act (the Act). The violation was the unauthorized discharge of produced water (brine) to a tributary of Okemah Lake. Relief: An Administrative Order for Compliance is being issued Ordering the Respondent to: cease all discharges of pollutants from the facility; remove all the brine from the impacted water body; and to submit written certification that the previous mentioned activities have been completed.

Defendants (1)

• Lunar Investments Inc.Named in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NW-15-12-09

  NW/4, SEC. 15, T 12N, R 09E, CASTLE, OK, 74833

  Registry ID: 110033189779

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Lunar Investments Inc.entered 2007-11-28

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2007-10-29Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2007-11-28Final Order Issued
• 2009-07-30Enforcement Action Closed