EPA v. 1776 Energy Operators Margaret Unit 3-1H Administrative Order on Consent

Case summary

During May 8-16, 2018, EPA conducted helicopter flyovers of the Eagle Ford Shale area to assess energy extraction facility emissions using Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) technology. On July 19, 2018, EPA sent Respondent OGI video captures of an unlit flare at the Facility emitting unburned hydrocarbons. Based upon its review of the images obtained during the flyovers and preliminary permit information available from online state databases for oil and gas facilities, EPA Region 6 notified Respondent and TCEQ of violations of the Texas SIP on July 19, 2018. On July 24, 2018, Respondent and EPA Region 6 conferred regarding violations of the Texas SIP at the Facility. On July 31, 2018, Respondent provided information to EPA that they have taken corrective action measures at the Facility to address compliance issues observed during the flyovers.

Defendants (1)

• 1776 Energy Operators LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• 1776 ENERGY OPERATORS MARGARET UNIT 3-1H

  SEE LAT/LONG COORDINATES AND COMMENTS, HOBSON, TX, 78117

  Registry ID: 110070360673

Statutes cited

• CAA PARTD — New Source Review Permit Requirements
• CAA 173 — New Source Review Permit Requirements

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• 1776 Energy Operators Margaret Unit 3-1H Administrative Order on Consententered 2018-08-22

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2018-08-22Final Order Issued
• 2018-09-07Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2018-12-20Enforcement Action Closed