EPA v. Halcon Resources Corp (Electra Gas Plant)

Case summary

On October 14, 2015, EPA issued a Notice of Determination to Halcon Resources Corporation (Halcon) in response to a voluntary disclosure submitted to EPA on October 23, 2012, regarding violations discovered at the Electra Gas Plant. EPA determined that Halcon met the nine conditions of EPA's Audit Policy for violations of the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act specified in the Findings of Fact. As such, Halcon qualifies for 100% mitigation of the gravity portion of the penalty regarding disclosed violations. EPA did not assess an economic benefit penalty. Consistent with the purposes of the Audit Policy, EPA expects Halcon to institute the internal practices and procedures necessary to prevent reoccurrence.

Defendants (1)

• Halcon Resources CorporationNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• ELECTRA GAS PLANT

  3.0 MILES WEST OF ELECTRA ON US 287 0.50 MILE SOUT, ELECTRA, TX, 76360

  Registry ID: 110018852703

• ELECTRA GAS PLANT

  3.0 MILES WEST OF ELECTRA ON US 287 0.50 MILE SOUT, ELECTRA, TX, 76360

  Registry ID: 110018852703

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit
• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Halcon Resources Corp (Electra Gas Plant)entered 2015-10-14

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2015-10-14Air Resolved
• 2015-10-14Enforcement Action Closed
• 2015-10-14Final Order Issued
• 2015-11-03Enforcement Action Data Entered