EPA v. RAM Energy Resources, Inc.

Case summary

On May 26, 2011, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Complaint under our authority pursuant to the Clean Water Act (CWA) to RAM Energy Resources, Inc. located in Wichita County, TX. The Administrative Complaint was issued in response to violations of Section 301 of the CWA, 33 U.S.C. § 1311. The Administrative Complaint is proposing a penalty and offering RAM Energy Resources, Inc. the opportunity to contest the allegation by requesting a hearing. On October 18, 2011, a CAFO was issued.

Defendants (1)

• RAM Energy Resources, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• BA BYWATERS LEASE

  2 MILES NORTH OF ELECTRA ON FM 1739, ELECTRA, TX, 76360

  Registry ID: 110033194656

• 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 2011-10-18

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $55,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2011-05-26Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2011-06-10Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2011-10-18Final Order Issued
• 2012-03-27Enforcement Action Closed