EPA v. Johnson & Ernst Operating Co.

Case summary

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

Defendants (1)

• Johnson & Ernst Operating Co.Named in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WAGGONER CS LEASE - RRC 06672

  N33° 58.620', W99° 8.126', VERNON, TX, 76384

  Registry ID: 110038397400

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Johnson & Ernst Operating Co.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