EPA v. Thomas Exploration Co.

Case summary

Violation: The Respondent's tank battery facility was a point source which discharged a pollutant to a waters of the US. The facility was inspected by the EPA on March 10, 2010. During the inspection the EPA observed where the facility had discharged oil field brine to a tributary of the Deep Fork River. Relief: An Administrative Order for compliance was 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 this Order have been completed.

Defendants (1)

• Thomas Exploration Co.Named in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SW-30-14-12

  SW/4, SEC. 30M T 14N, R 12E, OKMULGEE, OK, 74447

  Registry ID: 110037227382

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Thomas Exploration Co.entered 2010-03-24

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2010-03-24Final Order Issued
• 2010-04-13Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2011-08-02Enforcement Action Closed