EPA v. EMPIRE ENERGY E&P LLC

Case summary

Administrative order assessing civil penalty for violations of the requirements of 40 C.F.R. Part 112 for the preparation and implementation of Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plans and discharged oil into the Saline River, a water of the United States, in quantities that have been determined may be harmful to the public health or welfare or environment of the United States, in violation of Sections 311(b)(3) and 311(j) of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. ?? 1321(b)(3) and 1321(j).

Defendants (1)

• EMPIRE ENERGY E&P LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• EMPIRE ENERGY CARMICHAEL/KOLLMAN CTBS

  SALINE RIVER ROAD, HAYS, KS, 67203

  Registry ID: 110070543738

• EMPIRE ENERGY BERMIS-SHUTTS CTBS

  SALINE RIVER ROAD, HAYS, KS, 67203

  Registry ID: 110070543738

Statutes cited

• CWA 311J — SPCC and/or Federal Response Plan Violations
• CWA 311B — Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• EMPIRE ENERGY E&P LLCentered 2020-12-01

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $37,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2020-12-01Final Order Issued
• 2020-12-01Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-12-02Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2020-12-31Enforcement Action Closed