EPA v. Crestwood Two Shields Butte and Moccasin Creek Produced Water Spills

Case summary

EPA alleges that on September 19-20, 2019, the Two Shields Butte 9-8-7 Well Pad had a produced water spill of approximately 962 barrels, which was reported to the National Response Center (NRC) on September 20, 2019, Incident No. 1258852. EPA also alleges that on September28-30, 2019, the Moccasin Creek 8-26 Well Pad had a produced water spill of approximately 3,917 barrels, which was reported to the NRC on September 30, 2019, Incident No. 1259799. EPA alleges that both spills violate CWA section 301, 33 U.S.C. ? 1311. Arrow has agreed to pay a civil administrative penalty of $106,500.00 to resolve its civil penalty liability for these alleged violations.

Defendants (1)

• Arrow Midstream Holdings, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CRESTWOOD TWO SHIELDS BUTTE 9-8-7 PRODUCED WATER SPILL

  BIA-10 SKUNK CREEK BAY, MANDAREE, ND, 58757

  Registry ID: 110070626682

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Crestwood Two Shields Butte and Moccasin Creek Produced Water Spillsentered 2021-12-03

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $106,500

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2021-12-03Final Order Issued
• 2021-12-03Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2021-12-21Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2022-01-07NPDES Closed
• 2022-01-07Enforcement Action Closed