EPA v. East Texas Salt Water Disposal Company
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
Respondent's February 11, 2009, discharge of oil from its facility caused a sheen upon or discoloration of the surface of the Sabine River and adjoining shorelines and therefore, was in a quantity that has been determined may be harmful.
Defendants (1)
- Hollis WoodNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
EAST TEXAS SALT WATER DISPOSAL COMPANY
1209 INDUSTRIAL BLVD., KILGORE, TX, 75662
Registry ID: 110030915909
Statutes cited
- CWA 311B — Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge
Enforcement conclusions (1)
East Texas Salt Water Disposal Companyentered 2009-06-08
Primary law: CWA
Federal penalty: $5,000
Timeline (4 milestones)
- 2009-06-08Enforcement Action Closed
- 2009-06-08Final Order Issued
- 2009-06-08Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2009-08-17Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 1800014445
- Case number
- 06-2009-4519
- Lead agency
- EPA
- Branch
- 6SF-P
- EPA region
- 06
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 06-2009-4519 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.