EPA v. Samson Lone Star (Terrell Production Facility)

Case summary

On June 27, 2013, EPA Region 6 issued a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) under its authority pursuant to the Clean Air Act to Samson Lone Star referencing the Terrell Production Facility in Tatum, TX. The CAFO was issued in response to violations of: Section 112(r)(1) of the Clean Air Act. The CAFO requires company to pay an assessed penalty of $30,000 within 30 days of the effective date of the CAFO. Pursuant to section 112(r)(l) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 7412(r)(l), an owner/operator of a stationary source producing, processing, handling or storing substances listed pursuant to section 112(r)(3) ofthe CAA, 42 U.S.C. § 7412(r)(3), or any other extremely hazardous substance, has a general duty to: (1) identify hazards which may result from accidental releases of such substances using appropriate hazard assessment techniques; (2) design and maintain a safe facility, taking such steps as are necessary to prevent releases; and (3) minimize the consequences of accidental releases that do occur.

Defendants (1)

• Samson Lone Star LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TERRELL PRODUCTION FACILITY

  .45 MI N ON CR2173D FRM FM1716, TATUM, TX, 75691

  Registry ID: 110054888680

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][1] — Prevention of Accidental Release/General Duty Clause

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Samson Lone Star (Terrell Production Facility)entered 2013-06-27

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $30,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2013-06-18Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2013-06-24Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2013-06-27Final Order Issued
• 2013-07-15Enforcement Action Closed