EPA v. Enerco Operating Corp.

Case summary

Violation: The Respondent's tank battery facility was a point source which discharged a pollutant to a waters of the US. The Respondent's facility was inspected by the EPA on January 20, 2010. During the inspection the EPA inspector had observed where the facility had discharged oil field brine to Beech Creek. Relief: A cease and desist order is being issued requiring the following: stop the discharge; remove the brine from the flow path; and, submit written certification that the requirements have been completed.

Defendants (1)

• Enerco Operating Corp.Named in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SE-31-16-26

  SE/4, SEC. 31, T 16S, R 26W, TEXARKANA, AR, 71854

  Registry ID: 110041197362

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Enerco Operating Corp.entered 2010-02-02

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2010-02-02Final Order Issued
• 2010-04-12Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2011-08-02Enforcement Action Closed