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06-2008-4817Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2008· Region 06

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 311BOil & 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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