EPA v. Grayhorse Operating, Inc.

Case summary

Violation: The Respondent's facility was a point source discharge of a pollutant to a waters of the US. The facility was inspected by the EPA on May 28, 2009. It was observed that on or about the inspection date oil field brine had been discharged from the facility to a tributary of Rock 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 from the facility; remove all the brine from the impacted water body; and submit written certification that the requirement of the Order have been completed.

Defendants (1)

• Grayhorse Operating, Inc.Named in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SW-23-16-09

  SW/4, SEC. 23, T 16N, R 9E, BRISTOW, OK, 74010

  Registry ID: 110039154508

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Grayhorse Operating, Inc.entered 2009-06-04

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2009-06-04Final Order Issued
• 2009-07-06Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2011-08-02Enforcement Action Closed