EPA v. Oakland Petroleum Operating, Inc.

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 September 21, 2010, and at the time of the inspection the EPA observed that the facility had discharged oil field brine to Turkey Creek. Relief: An Administrative Order for compliance is being issued requiring the Respondent to perform the following: stop the discharge; remove the brine from the flow path located in-between the facility and Turkey Creek; remove the brine from Turkey Creek; and, submit written certification that these activities have been performed.

Defendants (1)

• Oakland Petroleum Operating, Inc.Named in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NE-30-29-11

  NE/4, SEC. 30, T 29, R 11, BARNSDALL, OK, 74002

  Registry ID: 110028170422

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Oakland Petroleum Operating, Inc.entered 2010-09-24

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2010-09-24Final Order Issued
• 2010-10-06Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2011-08-02Enforcement Action Closed