EPA v. Linn Energy, LLC

Case summary

Violation: The Respondent's oil field facility was a point source discharge of a pollutant to a waters of the US. The facility was inspected by the EPA on June 4, 2009, the inspector observed where oil field brine had been discharged from a manfold to a tributary of Hominy Creek and to Hominy Creek. Fluids located in the tributary of Hominy Creek measured 16,500 parts-per-million total soluble salts. Relief: An Administrative Order is being issued to the Respondent requirng them to: cease all discharges of polltants from the facility; remove all brine from the flow path located between the facility and Hominy Creek; and submit written certification within 30 days.

Defendants (1)

• Linn Energy, LLCNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NE-21-24-07

  NE/4, SEC. 21, T 24N, R 7E, HOMINY, OK, 74035

  Registry ID: 110039154553

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Linn Energy, LLCentered 2009-06-12

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2009-06-12Final Order Issued
• 2009-07-20Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2011-08-02Enforcement Action Closed