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06-2010-4817Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2010· Region 06

EPA v. XTO Energy

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

Respondent's March 3, 2010, discharge of oil from its facility caused a sheen upon or discoloration of the surface of the Buck Branch and adjoining shorelines and therefore, was in a quantity that has been determined may be harmful.

Defendants (1)

  • XTO EnergyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • XTO ENERGY

    5660 HIGHWAY 822, DUBACH, LA, 71235

    Registry ID: 110043464462

Statutes cited

  • CWA 311BOil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • XTO Energyentered 2010-11-22

    Primary law: CWA

    Federal penalty: $27,560

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 2010-11-22Enforcement Action Closed
  • 2010-11-22Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2010-11-22Final Order Issued
  • 2011-02-10Enforcement Action Data Entered

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
2200044459
Case number
06-2010-4817
Lead agency
EPA
Branch
6SF-P
EPA region
06
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 06-2010-4817 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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