EPA v. White Rock Oil and Gas, LLC

Case summary

Region 8 Issued a Clean Air Act Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) to White Rock Oil & Gas LLC (MT). On March 18,2026, the Region 8 Air and Toxics Enforcement Branch issued a CAFO to White Rock Oil & Gass LLC (White Rock) under Clean Air Act section 113(d) resolving violations at three oil or gas well facilities located in Montana. Based on an aerial monitoring surveys conducted in October 2024 using a helicopter operating at approximately 250 feet above ground level and scanning with an optical gas imaging (OGI) camera, EPA alleged violations of Clean Air Act section 110?s approval of the Montana SIP, specifically failure to properly operate and control devices at the oil and gas facility. Under the CAFO, White rock will pay a $20,000 penalty and will upgrade eight oil and gas facilities? control devices.

Defendants (1)

• White Rock Oil and Gas, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ALBIN FARMS 31X-31

  47.80331,-104.45153, GIRARD, MT, 59243

  Registry ID: 110071642621

Statutes cited

• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• White Rock Oil and Gas, LLCentered 2026-03-18

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $20,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2026-03-18Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-03-18Final Order Issued
• 2026-04-17Enforcement Action Data Entered