EPA v. XTO/Layton A Pad EE CAFO

Case summary

On September 28, 2016, EPA Region 6 issued a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) under its authority pursuant to Section 113(d) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to XTO Energy, Inc. (XTO) for their Layton facility located in McMullen County, Texas. The CAFO was issued in response to alleged violations of the Texas State Implementation Plan and conditions of the facility's permit by rule, pertaining to their unlit flare. The CAFO requires that XTO pay a penalty of $35,000. XTO must pay the penalty within 30 calendar days of the effective date of the CAFO.

Defendants (1)

• XTO Energy, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• XTO ENERGY LAYTON A PAD

  SEE LAT/LON AND COMMENT, TILDEN, TX, 78072

  Registry ID: 110069469998

Statutes cited

• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• XTO/Layton A Pad EE CAFOentered 2016-09-28

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $35,000

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2016-09-28Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-09-28Final Order Issued
• 2016-09-29Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2016-10-18Enforcement Action Closed
• 2016-10-18Air Resolved