EPA v. GKM Oil & Gas, 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 September 15, 2009, where a violation to the CWA was observed. The facility discharged oil field brine from a flow line to a tributary of the Arkansas River. Relief: An Administrative Order was issued requring the following: cease all dicharges from the facility; remove all the brine from the flow path located 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)

• GKM Oil & Gas, Inc.Named in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NE-13-23-7

  NE/4, SEC. 13, T 23N, R 7E, FAIRFAX, OK, 74637

  Registry ID: 110024530569

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• GKM Oil & Gas, Inc.entered 2009-09-22

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2009-09-22Final Order Issued
• 2009-10-08Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2011-08-02Enforcement Action Closed