EPA v. HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY - MCGOWN FARMS GU 1 -2023 TX O&G FLYOVER CAFO

Case summary

EPA has conducted a comprehensive review of the facility-specific information gathered based upon observations made from the OGI video captures, facility permitted operations, and information provided by Respondent. Based on this review, EPA alleges the following violations for the Facility: a. Respondent violated 30 Tex. Admin. Code 106.4(c) by failing to maintain the Facility emissions control equipment in good condition and properly operate such equipment. b. Respondent violated 30 Tex. Admin. Code 106.6(b) by failing to operate equipment consistent with operating procedures in the Facility's certified registrations. c. Respondent violated 30 Tex. Admin. Code 106.6(c) by varying from representations in the Facility's certified registrations regarding emissions at the Facility.

Defendants (1)

• HILCORP ENERGY COMPANYNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HILCORP ENERGY - MCGOWAN FARMS GU 1

  SEE LAT/LONG, WINNIE, TX, 77665

  Registry ID: 110071820615

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY - MCGOWN FARMS GU 1 -2023 TX O&G FLYOVER CAFOentered 2024-08-05

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $55,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2024-07-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-08-05Final Order Issued
• 2024-08-12Enforcement Action Data Entered