EPA v. Robinowitz Oil Company

Case summary

Cease and Desist Order. On April 12, 2011, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Order under the authority pursuant to the Clean Water Act (CWA)to Robinowitz Oil Company located in Pawhuska, OK. The Respondent’s oil field facility was a point source which discharged a pollutant to waters of the United States. The facility was inspected by the EPA on April 6, 2011. During the inspection, the EPA observed that a flow line had discharged oil field brine and produced wastewater to Little Hominy Creek.

Defendants (1)

• Robinowitz Oil CompanyNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SW-30-25-08

  SW/4, SEC. 30, T 25N, R 8E, PAWHUSKA, OK, 74056

  Registry ID: 110040065522

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Robinowitz Oil Companyentered 2011-04-12

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2011-04-12Final Order Issued
• 2011-05-05Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2012-03-27Enforcement Action Closed