EPA v. Johnson & Ernst Operating Co.

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 9, 2009. During the inspection the EPA had observed that the facility had an unauthorized discharge of oil field brine to Camp Creek on or about the inspection date. Relief: An Administrative Order is being issued to the Respondent requiring the following: cease all discharges of pollutants from the facility; remove all brine from a pit at the facility; remove all brine from the flow path located in-between the facility and Camp Creek; remove all the brine from Camp Creek; and to submit written certification.

Defendants (1)

• Johnson & Ernst Operating Co.Named in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WAGGONER UN LEASE - RRC 19642

  FM 1811, HARROLD, TX, 76364

  Registry ID: 110040049523

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Johnson & Ernst Operating Co.entered 2009-06-23

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2009-06-23Final Order Issued
• 2009-07-22Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2011-08-02Enforcement Action Closed