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 311B — Oil & 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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