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06-2008-4512Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2008· Region 06

EPA v. Kinder Morgan

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

Respondent's October 10, 2007, discharge of oil from its facility caused a sheen uponor discoloration of the surface of the Bull Creek and adjoining shorelines and therefore, was ina quantity that has been determined may be harmful.

Defendants (1)

  • L. J. OswaldNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • KINDER MORGAN

    6305 TRINITY BLVD., SUITE A, SYNDER, TX, 79549

    Registry ID: 110037249233

Statutes cited

  • CWA 311BOil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Kinder Morganentered 2008-08-13

    Primary law: CWA

    Federal penalty: $500

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 2008-08-13Final Order Issued
  • 2008-08-13Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2008-08-13Enforcement Action Closed
  • 2008-09-26Enforcement Action Data Entered

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
1400008360
Case number
06-2008-4512
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 06-2008-4512 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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