EPA v. Circle 9 Resources, LLC (School Land 66)

Case summary

On December 13, 2016, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Complaint (APO) under its authority pursuant to Section 309 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) to Circle 9 Resources, LLC (Respondent) located in Maramec, Pawnee County, Oklahoma. The APO was issued in response to a violation of Section 301 of the CWA for discharging brine to waters of the U.S. The APO proposes that the Respondent pay a penalty. Respondent must respond to the EPA Region 6 within 30 days of receipt of the APO.

Defendants (1)

• Circle 9 Resources, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CIRCLE 9 RESOURCES, LLC (SCHOOL LAND 66)

  36.161756, -96.724026, CUSHING, OK, 74023

  Registry ID: 110069420068

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Circle 9 Resources, LLC (School Land 66)entered 2017-07-10

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $8,500

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2016-12-13Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-12-21Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2017-07-10Enforcement Action Closed
• 2017-07-10Final Order Issued
• 2017-07-10NPDES Closed