EPA v. Seven Cross Operating, LLC

Case summary

On June 16 and 17, 2015, an EPA inspector observed that pollutants, specifically oil field brine and produced wastewater generated from oil production activities, had been discharged from the facility to waters of the United States. Pollutants were discharged to a tributary of South Fork Jim Ned Creek, which is considered a water of the United States. The inspector determined that the waters located at entry points to the tributary of South Fork Jim Ned Creek were contaminated from brine discharges.

Defendants (1)

• EAST TEXAS SALT WATER DISPOSAL COMPANYNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• SEVEN CROSS OPERATING, LLC (UNKNOWN LEASE)

  NOVICE, COLEMAN COUNTY, TEXAS 79538, SANTA ANNA, TX, 76878

  Registry ID: 110064516340

• CREED OPERATING COMPANY, LLC

  705 8TH STREET, SUITE 400, WICHITA FALLS, TX, 76301

  Registry ID: 110054923339

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Seven Cross Operating, LLCentered 2015-07-20

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2015-07-02Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2015-07-20Final Order Issued
• 2018-07-31Enforcement Action Closed
• 2018-07-31NPDES Closed