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06-2011-4502Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2011· Region 06

EPA v. Capano Energy

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

Respondent's September 2, 2010, discharge of oil from its facility caused a sheen upon or discoloration of the surface of the an unnamed tributary to Clear Creek and adjoining shorelines and therefore, was in a quantity that has been determined may be harmful.

Defendants (1)

  • William ShuttNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • CAPANO ENERGY

    5683 CATHOLIC CEMETERY ROAD, MONTAGUE, TX, 76251

    Registry ID: 110043711392

Statutes cited

  • CWA 311BOil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Capano Energyentered 2011-04-28

    Primary law: CWA

    Federal penalty: $3,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 2011-04-28Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2011-04-28Enforcement Action Closed
  • 2011-04-28Final Order Issued
  • 2011-07-12Enforcement Action Data Entered

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
2600035470
Case number
06-2011-4502
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 06-2011-4502 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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