EPA v. HILCORP ALASKA, LLC BEAVER CREEK FIELD (CWA 311)

Case summary

On May 2, 2025, Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement resolving violations of the Clean Water Act by Hilcorp Alaska, LLC. (Respondent) for violations identified during an inspection of the facility on June 12, 2024, of Clean Water Act Section 311 spill prevention, control and countermeasure (SPCC) requirements at its Beaver Creek Field oil production and storage facility on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. This action ensures the Respondent corrects violations at this site and is aware of necessary SPCC implementation measures which may need to be taken at the Respondent?s other SPCC-regulated facilities to ensure protection of regional surface waters from oil spills. The Respondent has agreed to pay a penalty of $563 and has returned to compliance. Contacts: Wesley Simmons, (206) 553-6066

Defendants (1)

• HILCORP ALASKA, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HILCORP BEAVER CREEK FIELD

  MARATHON ROAD, STERLING, AK, 99611

Statutes cited

• CWA 311J — SPCC and/or Federal Response Plan Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• HILCORP ALASKA, LLC BEAVER CREEK FIELD (CWA 311)entered 2025-05-02

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $563

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2024-11-25Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2025-05-02Final Order Issued
• 2025-05-02Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-05-09Enforcement Action Closed