EPA v. Saddle Operating-Fannin Farms B5H-RMP CAFO-FY2019

Case summary

Respondent owns and operates a well identified as Fannin Fanns B Unit Well No. 5H, which is part of the Fannin Farms Pad, consisting of 10 active natural gas (methane) wells and associated production equipment. Respondent failed to use appropriate hazard assessment techniques, to design and maintain a safe facility, and did not take such necessary steps to prevent an accidental release by not ensuring safety at the Facility by designing a proper and safe flow control system. This resulted in a release of methane on September 10, 2018. The Respondent's failure constitutes a violation of the general duty clause in section 112(r)(1) of the CAA, 42 USC 7412(r)(1).

Defendants (1)

• Saddle Operating, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• FANNIN FARMS TANK BATTERY AND B5H WELL PAD

  SEE LAT/LONG AND COMMENTS, ARLINGTON, TX, 76015

  Registry ID: 110070616389

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][1] — Prevention of Accidental Release/General Duty Clause

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Saddle Operating-Fannin Farms B5H-RMP CAFO-FY2019entered 2019-09-11

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $32,500

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2019-09-11Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2019-09-11Final Order Issued
• 2019-09-13Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2019-09-13Compliance Achieved
• 2019-10-01Enforcement Action Closed