EPA v. Special Energy Corporation (Ramsey Lease)

Case summary

On January 6, 2020, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Complaint (APO) under its authority pursuant to Section 309 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) to Special Energy Corporation (Respondent), located near Stillwater, Payne County, Oklahoma. The APO was issued in response to violation of Section 301 of the CWA for discharging produced water to waters of the U.S. The APO proposes that Respondent pay a penalty of $12,000. Respondent must respond to EPA Region 6 within thirty days of receipt of the Complaint.

Defendants (1)

• Special Energy CorporationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• G AND C PETROLEUM, INC. (RAMSEY)

  36.031157N, -97.122338W (SECT. 17, T 18N, R 2E), STILLWATER, OK, 74074

  Registry ID: 110070355875

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Special Energy Corporation (Ramsey Lease)entered 2020-01-06

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $12,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2019-07-25Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2019-07-26Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2020-01-06Final Order Issued