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06-2009-4521Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2009· Region 06

EPA v. Noble Energy

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

Respondent's February 19, 2009, discharge of oil from its facility caused a sheen upon or discoloration of the surface of the Salt Fork of the Arkansas River and adjoining shorelines and therefore, was ina quantity that has been determined may be harmful.

Defendants (1)

  • Curtis O. RueterNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

  • NOBLE ENERGY

    1625 BROADWAY, SUITE 2200, DENVER, CO, 80202

    Registry ID: 110028228148

  • NOBLE ENERGY

    1625 BROADWAY, SUITE 2200, DENVER, CO, 80202

    Registry ID: 110028228148

  • NOBLE ENERGY

    1625 BROADWAY, SUITE 2200, DENVER, CO, 80202

    Registry ID: 110028228148

  • NOBLE ENERGY

    1625 BROADWAY, SUITE 2200, DENVER, CO, 80202

    Registry ID: 110028228148

Statutes cited

  • CWA 311BOil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Noble Energyentered 2009-06-30

    Primary law: CWA

    Federal penalty: $500

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 2009-06-30Final Order Issued
  • 2009-06-30Enforcement Action Closed
  • 2009-06-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2009-08-17Enforcement Action Data Entered

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
1800014421
Case number
06-2009-4521
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 06-2009-4521 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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