EPA v. Cimarex Energy Company of Colorado
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
Respondent's March 20, 2008, discharge of oil from its facility caused a sheen upon or discolorationof the surface of the Hickory Creek and adjoining shorelines and therefore, was in a quantity that has been determined may be harmful.
Defendants (1)
- Kenneth CheneyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
CIMAREX ENERGY COMPANY OF COLORADO
9600 FM 371, GAINESVILLE, TX, 76240
Registry ID: 110038432238
Statutes cited
- CWA 311B — Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Cimarex Energy Company of Coloradoentered 2008-11-10
Primary law: CWA
Federal penalty: $14,000
Timeline (4 milestones)
- 2008-11-10Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2008-11-10Enforcement Action Closed
- 2008-11-10Final Order Issued
- 2009-02-11Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 1400028404
- Case number
- 06-2008-4817
- 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 06-2008-4817 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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