EPA v. Canan Operating, Inc.

Case summary

Violation: The Respondent's oil field facility was a point source discharge of a pollutant to waters of the US. An EPA inspector inspected the facility on February 10, 2009, and observed brine had been discharged from the facility to a tributary of Beaver Creek. Relief: An Cease and Desist Administrative Order is being issued to the Respondent requiring the following: cease all discharges of pollutants from the facility; remove all brine from the flow path in between the facility and the point of entry; remove all the brine from the impacted water body; and to submit written certification.

Defendants (1)

• Canan Operating, Inc.Named in settlement

Facilities (2)

• WAGGONER JOW LEASE

  N33° 58.631', W99° 8.175', WILBARGER COUNTY, TX, 76308

  Registry ID: 110038391200

• WAGGONER EEE 06672

  WAGGONER EEE, VERNON, TX, 76384

  Registry ID: 110028211664

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Canan Operating, Inc.entered 2009-02-12

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2009-02-12Final Order Issued
• 2009-03-25Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2011-08-01Enforcement Action Closed