EPA v. Chaparral Energy, LLC

Case summary

On February 26, 2013, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Complaint (Complaint) under its authority pursuant to Section 309 of the Clean Water Act to Chaparral Energy, LLC (Chaparral), located in Osage County, Oklahoma. The Complaint was issued in response to violations of Section 301 of the CWA at three of its oil and gas facilities. The Complaint proposes that Chaparral pay a penalty. On July 30, 2013 the Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) was filed with the court. In the terms of the CAFO, Chaparral agrees to pay a $14,000 penalty.

Defendants (1)

• Chaparral Energy, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• NW-19-27-06

  NW/4, SEC. 19, T 27N, R 06E, PAWHUSKA, OK, 74056

  Registry ID: 110040428016

• SW-23-25-08

  SW/4, SEC. 23, T 25N, R 08E, PAWHUSKA, OK, 74056

  Registry ID: 110054086190

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Chaparral Energy, LLCentered 2013-07-30

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $14,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2013-03-04Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2013-03-07Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2013-07-30Final Order Issued
• 2013-08-01Enforcement Action Closed