EPA v. RAM Energy Resources, Inc.

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 May 13, 2010. During the inspection the EPA observed where the facility had discharged oil field brine and produced wasteater, generated by oil production activities, to Long 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 activities have been completed.

Defendants (1)

• RAM Energy Resources, Inc.Named in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BICKLEY LEASE

  2 MILES NORTHEAST OF ELECTRA, FM 1739, ELECTRA, TX, 76360

  Registry ID: 110037236835

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• RAM Energy Resources, Inc.entered 2010-05-26

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2010-05-26Final Order Issued
• 2010-08-26Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2012-03-27Enforcement Action Closed