EPA v. Range Resources Corporation

Case summary

Range Resources Corporation is a Fort Worth, Texas based independent natural gas company engaged in the exploration, development, and acquisition of primarily natural gas. Range Production Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Range Resources Corp. operating in the State of Texas. Respondents owned or operated the natural gas facilities identified as the Butler Unit and the Teal Unit. Violation: As a result of investigatory work performed by the U.S.EPA Region 6 has determined that an imminent and substantial endangerment to a public drinking water aquifer has occurred (or may occur) through methane contamination which is directly related to oil and gas production facilities. Relief: Emergency Order issued to respondents pursuant to Section 1431 of the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Defendants (1)

• Range Resources CorporationNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• RANGE RESOURCES CORP. (BUTLER UNIT & TEAL UNIT)

  100 THROCKMORTON STREET, SUITE 1200, FORT WORTH, TX, 76102

  Registry ID: 110043258916

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1431-PWS — Emergency Powers/PWS

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Range Resources Corporationentered 2010-12-07

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2010-12-07Final Order Issued
• 2011-01-12Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2011-02-16Enforcement Action Closed