Skip to main content
06-2016-1837Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2016· Region 06

EPA v. Castella, Inc. (Kevorkian)

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

On, August 8, 2016, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Complaint (APO) under its authority pursuant to Section 309 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) to Castella, Inc. (Respondent), located in Dewey, Washington County, Oklahoma. The APO was issued in response to violation of Section 301 of the CWA for discharging fluids high in Total Dissolved Salts to waters of the U.S. The APO proposes that Respondent pay a penalty. Respondent must respond to EPA Region 6 within thirty days of receipt of the Complaint.

Defendants (1)

  • Castella, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • CASTELLA INC. (KEVORKIAN, TYLER) (SE 25-27N-13E)

    SE 25-27N-13E, (36.7915N, -95.8648), DEWEY, OK, 74003

    Registry ID: 110066915761

Statutes cited

  • CWA 301NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Castella, Inc. (Kevorkian)entered 2017-03-01

    Primary law: CWA

    Federal penalty: $4,000

Timeline (5 milestones)

  • 2016-08-09Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2016-08-30Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2017-03-01Final Order Issued
  • 2018-02-21Enforcement Action Closed
  • 2018-02-21NPDES Closed

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3600791711
Case number
06-2016-1837
Lead agency
EPA
Branch
6EN-W
EPA region
06
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 06-2016-1837 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.