EPA v. BELLE FOURCHE PIPELINE COMPANY

Case summary

On October 15, 2007, a crude oil leak in a two-foot section of the Raven Creek 6 Pipeline was discovered by a Citation Oil and Gas employee, who reported the discharge to Respondent. Approximately 100-150 barrels of crude oil mixed with water were recovered. On March 16, 2009, Respondent discovered a crude oil leak in a two-foot section of the Raven Creek 6 Pipeline during purging and abandonment of a portion of the pipeline. Belle Fourche performed emergency response and mitigation which included installation of booms, and removal of oil and water, and soil. As of March 23, 2009, over 160 barrels of crude oil mixed with river water had been recovered.

Defendants (1)

• BELLE FOURCHE PIPELINE COMPANYNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BELLE FOURCHE PIPELINE_DONKEY CREEK

  6 MI SW OF MOORCROFT, MOORCROFT, WY, 82721

  Registry ID: 110040913928

Statutes cited

• CWA 311B — Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• BELLE FOURCHE PIPELINE COMPANYentered 2013-02-19

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $76,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2013-02-19Final Order Issued
• 2013-02-19Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2013-03-01Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2013-03-21Enforcement Action Closed