EPA v. Linn Energy, LLC

Case summary

Violation: The Respondent's facility was a point source which discharged a pollutant to a waters of the US. The facility was inspected on January 11, 2010, by the EPA. During the inspection the EPA observed where the facility had discharged oil field brine to a tributary of Salt Creek. Relief: An Administrative Order for compliance is being issued requiring the following: 1) cease and desist the discharge; 2) remove the pollutant from the impacted water body; 3) submit written certification.

Defendants (1)

• Linn Energy, LLCNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NE-34-27-06

  NE/4, SEC. 34, T 27N, R 06E, SHIDLER, OK, 74652

  Registry ID: 110041212318

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Linn Energy, LLCentered 2010-01-26

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2010-01-26Final Order Issued
• 2010-02-10Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2011-08-02Enforcement Action Closed