EPA v. Quanico Oil & Gas, Inc.

Case summary

On January 10, 2013, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Complaint (Complaint) under its authority pursuant to Section 309 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) to Quanico Oil & Gas, Inc. (Quanico), located in Union County, Arkansas. The Complaint was issued in response to violations of Section 301 of the CWA for an unauthorized discharge of brine and produced wastewater to a water of the U.S. The Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) was filed on March 13, 2013. The CAFO requires Quanico to pay a penalty.

Defendants (1)

• Quanico Oil & Gas, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• NE-16-17-14

  NE/4, SEC. 16, T 17S, R 14W, ELDORADO, AR, 71730

  Registry ID: 110046305459

• NW-18-17-14

  NW/4, SEC. 18, T 17S, R 14W, EL DORADO, AR, 71730

  Registry ID: 110046305501

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Quanico Oil & Gas, Inc.entered 2013-03-13

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $2,563

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2013-01-10Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2013-01-28Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2013-03-13Final Order Issued
• 2013-04-01Enforcement Action Closed