EPA v. Mariah Exploration, LLC

Case summary

Violation: The Respondent's oil field facility was a point source discharge of a pollutant to waters of the US. The facility was inspected by the EPA on September 2, 2008. The inspector cited a violation to the CWA being the unauthorized discharge of brine to Little Hominy Creek. Relief: An Administrative Order is being issued requiring the Respondent to: cease all discharges of pollutants; remove the brine inbetween the facility and the point of entry; remove the brine from the impacted water body; and to submit written certification.

Defendants (1)

• Mariah Exploration, LLCNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NW-14-24-08

  NW/4, SEC. 14, TOWNSHIP 24 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST, HOMINY, OK, 74056

  Registry ID: 110037244292

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Mariah Exploration, LLCentered 2008-10-09

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2008-10-09Final Order Issued
• 2008-10-14Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2011-08-01Enforcement Action Closed