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06-2012-4505Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2012· Region 06

EPA v. Alta Mesa

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

Respondent's November 29, 2011, discharge of oil from its facility caused a sheen upon or discoloration of the surface of the Wetland area adjacent to the Intracostal Waterway and adjoining shorelines and therefore, was in a quantity that has been determined may be harmful. Penalty amount $500.00

Defendants (1)

  • Diane KassabNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • ALTA MESA

    15021 KATY FREEWAY, SUITE 400, HOUSTON, TX, 77094

    Registry ID: 110045464172

Statutes cited

  • CWA 311JSPCC and/or Federal Response Plan Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Alta Mesaentered 2012-06-25

    Primary law: CWA

    Federal penalty: $500

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 2012-06-25Enforcement Action Closed
  • 2012-06-25Final Order Issued
  • 2012-06-25Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2012-07-24Enforcement Action Data Entered

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3000040967
Case number
06-2012-4505
Lead agency
EPA
Branch
6SF-P
EPA region
06
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
SPCC and/or Federal Response Plan Violations

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 06-2012-4505 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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