EPA v. Oklahoma Energy, LLC

Case summary

Respondent's Oil Field facility was a point source discharge of a pollutant to waters of the US. The facility was inspected by the EPA on April 21, 2010. During the inspection the EPA observed where the facility had discharged oil field brine and produced wastewater, generated from oil production activities, to tributaries of Hominy Creek. An Administrative Order is being issued that requires the Respondent to do the following: cease all discharges from the facility; remove brine and contaminated soils from the flow path; and certify to EPA within 30 days of the Order's date that these acitvities have been completed.

Defendants (1)

• Oklahoma Energy, LLCNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SE-29-23-09

  SE/4, SEC. 29, T 23N, R 09E, PAWHUSKA, OK, 74056

  Registry ID: 110041878448

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Oklahoma Energy, LLCentered 2010-04-29

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2010-04-29Final Order Issued
• 2010-08-26Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2011-08-03Enforcement Action Closed