EPA v. Robinowitz Oil Company

Case summary

Violation: The Respondent's oil field facility was a point source which discharged a pollutant to a waters of the US. The facility was inspected by the EPA on February 3, 2010. During the inspection the EPA observed where the facility had discharged oil field brine to a Little Hominy Creek. Relief: An Administative Order is being issued to the Respondent requiring the following: cease all discharges of pollutants from the facility; remove all the brine from the flow path; and, submit written certification that the requirements of the AO have been completed.

Defendants (1)

• Robinowitz Oil CompanyNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SW-30-25-08

  SW/4, SEC. 30, T 25N, R 8E, PAWHUSKA, OK, 74056

  Registry ID: 110040065522

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Robinowitz Oil Companyentered 2010-02-11

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2010-02-11Final Order Issued
• 2010-04-13Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2011-08-02Enforcement Action Closed