EPA v. East Texas Saltwater Disposal

Case summary

Violation: The respondent's oil field pipeline facility was a point source which discharged a pollutant to a waters of the U.S. The facility was inspected by the EPA on July 30, 2010. During the inspection the EPA observed where the facility had discharged oil field brine and oil to the receiving waters of a tributary of Witcher Creek. Relief: An Administrative Complaint was issued on February 17, 2011 proposing a fine for the violations. A CAFO was isssued on October 4, 2011 requiring a SEP to be done by the Respondent, and a payment of $4,000.00 penalty to EPA.

Defendants (1)

• East Texas Saltwater DisposalNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• EAST TEXAS SALT WATER DISPOSAL FACILITY( JULY 2010 DISCHARGE)

  32.6121, -94.8070, GILMER, TX, 75645

  Registry ID: 110042347626

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• East Texas Saltwater Disposalentered 2011-10-04

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $4,000 · SEP: $21,281

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2011-02-17Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2011-03-01Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2011-10-04Final Order Issued
• 2012-03-29Enforcement Action Closed