EPA v. La Veta Oil and Gas, L.L.C.
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
On or about September 9, 2023, La Veta Oil and Gas discharged oil into or upon Rattlesnake Creek and adjoining shorelines. On November 30, 2023, EPA Region 7 inspected two leases owned and operated by La Veta Oil and Gas; On December 18, 2025, EPA Region 7 inspected four leases owned and operated by La Veta Oil and Gas. The inspections identified deficiencies in the company's implementation of the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Rule.
Defendants (1)
- La Veta Oil and Gas, L.L.C.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (4)
LA VETA OIL & GAS - HEYEN CTB
SOUTHWEST OF HUDSON ROAD AND NE 100 AVENUE, HUDSON, KS, 67545
Registry ID: 110072111765
LA VETA OIL & GAS - BILES
NE 100 AVENUE SOUTH OF HUDSON ROAD, HUDSON, KS, 67545
Registry ID: 110072111766
LA VETA OIL & GAS - ALLEN BROCK 9-12
NE 90TH AVENUE SOUTH OF HUDSON ROAD, HUDSON, KS, 67545
Registry ID: 110071542464
LA VETA OIL & GAS - ALLEN BROCK 10-11
NE 90TH AVENUE, HUDSON, KS, 67545
Statutes cited
- CWA 311B — Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge
- CWA 311J — SPCC and/or Federal Response Plan Violations
Enforcement conclusions (1)
La Veta Oil and Gas, L.L.C.entered 2026-10-26
Primary law: CWA
Federal penalty: $286,571
Timeline (3 milestones)
- 2026-10-26Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2026-10-26Final Order Issued
- 2026-10-29Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3605283830
- Case number
- 07-2026-0188
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 07
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 07-2026-0188 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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