EPA v. Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, LLC

Case summary

On May 24, 2016, Weatherford Artificial Lift in Longview TX was inspected pursuant to EPCRA � 313 (reporting toxic chemical releases and other waste management activities) and two (2) reporting violations were discovered. The facility failed to report lead for RY 2011 and 2012. A CAFO was filed with the Regional Hearing Clerk and sent to the facility on June 22, 2017. The facility will have 30 days from the date of filing to pay the final assessed penalty of $24,080 as set forth in the CAFO. Information collected pursuant to EPCRA � 313 supports informed decision-making by industry, government, non-governmental organizations, and the public, while at the same time encouraging facilities to reduce emissions by providing amounts of toxic chemicals released to air, land, and water, as well amounts waste managed for an entire calendar year. EPCRA � 313 is a non-state delegated program.

Defendants (1)

• Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WEATHERFORD ARTIFICIAL LIFT SYSTEMS

  110 INDUSTRIAL DR, LONGVIEW, TX, 75602-4716

  Registry ID: 110017747580

Statutes cited

• EPCRA 313 — Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (TRI)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, LLCentered 2017-06-22

  Primary law: EPCRA

  Federal penalty: $24,080

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2017-06-22Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2017-06-22Final Order Issued
• 2017-06-22Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2017-07-22Enforcement Action Closed