EPA v. Thomas Exploration Co.

Case summary

Violation: The Respondent's oil field facility was point source discharge of a pollutant to a Waters of the US . The Respondent's facility was inspected by the EPA on September 18, 2009, where a violation to the CWA was observed. It was observed that the Respondent's tank battery discharged brine to a tributary of Deep Fork River. Relief: An Administrative Order was issued requiring the following: cease all discharges of pollutants from the facility; remove all the brine from the flow path; remove all the brine from the impacted water body; and to submit written certification.

Defendants (1)

• Thomas Exploration Co.Named in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SW-30-14-12

  SW/4, SEC. 30M T 14N, R 12E, OKMULGEE, OK, 74447

  Registry ID: 110037227382

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Thomas Exploration Co.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