EPA v. Tallgrass Petroleum Corporation

Case summary

Violation: Respondent's tank battery was a point source discharge of a pollutant to waters of the US. The violation was identified based on a June 16, 2008, EPA inspection of a facility located in the Northeast Quarter of Section 33, Township 22 North, Range 10 East, Osage County, Oklahoma. The violation found consists of an unauthorized discharge of oil field brine to Skiatook Lake. Relief: An Administrative Cease and Desist Order is being issued to require the Respondent to: cease all discharges of pollutants; remove the pollutants from the impacted water body; and to submit written certification within 30 days.

Defendants (1)

• Tallgrass Petroleum CorporationNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NE-33-22-10

  NE/4, SEC. 33, T 22N, R 10E, HOMINY, OK, 74035

  Registry ID: 110016669586

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Tallgrass Petroleum Corporationentered 2008-07-18

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2008-07-18Final Order Issued
• 2008-07-22Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2013-06-26Enforcement Action Closed