EPA v. Hat Creek-HCE HT 02 301H Facility-CAFO and NOV

Case summary

Hat Creek Energy violated the conditions of the Texas State Implementation Plan regulations which require permitting for emission sources. Hat Creek Energy failed to obtain authorization prior to operating a source of air emissions, in violation of 30 TAC 116.110(a) and (g). Respondent provided information to EPA that they have taken corrective action measures at the Facility to address compliance issues that were discovered as a result of the flyovers. Specifically, Respondent provided the following: a. On August 6, 2018, Respondent submitted an application to TCEQ to register the Facility under TCEQ's SIP-approved Permits by Rule Program for oil and gas facilities under Subchapter O of the Texas Administrative Code. b. On October 24, 2018, TCEQ issued Respondent Permit No. 152998 under TCEQ's Permits by Rule Program.

Defendants (1)

• Hat Creek Energy LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HAT CREEK ENERGY HCE HT 02 301H FACILITY

  SEE LAT/LONG COORDINATES AND COMMENTS, PEARSALL, TX, 78017

  Registry ID: 110070361944

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Hat Creek-HCE HT 02 301H Facility-CAFO and NOVentered 2019-04-03

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $38,000

Timeline (6 milestones)

• 2018-12-20Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2019-04-03Final Order Issued
• 2019-04-03Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2019-04-11Compliance Achieved
• 2019-04-12Air Resolved
• 2019-04-12Enforcement Action Closed