EPA v. Pinnacle Oilfield Services, Inc.

Case summary

On January 21, 2015, a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) was issued to Pinnacle Oilfield Services, Inc. (Pinnacle) of Broussard, Louisiana to resolve RCRA violations discovered during the review of data from Pinnacle?s hazardous waste activities. The data revealed that on several occasions, Pinnacle generated quantities of waste that triggered the large quantity generator requirements, and during those periods, Pinnacle continued to notify and operate as a conditionally exempt small quantity generator of hazardous waste. Pinnacle was identified based on the targeting efforts. The CAFO requires the payment of $146,585 and compliance with RCRA regulations.

Defendants (1)

• Pinnacle Oilfield Services, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PINNACLE OILFIELD INSPECTION SERVICES, LLC

  1469 OLD SPANISH HWY, BROUSSARD, LA, 70518

  Registry ID: 110003343542

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3010 — Notification of Hazardous Waste Activity
• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Pinnacle Oilfield Services, Inc.entered 2015-01-21

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $146,585

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2015-01-21Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2015-01-21Final Order Issued
• 2015-02-03Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2015-04-21Enforcement Action Closed