Burton Oil Properties Penalized for Violating the Clean Water Act

(Dallas, Texas - February 25, 2009) The E.P.A. (EPA) has penalized Burton Oil Properties of Ratliff City, Oklahoma, $600 for violating federal Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations outlined under the Clean Water Act. A federal inspection of an oil production facility located at Hwy. 76 and Old Hwy. 76 in Fox, Carter County, Oklahoma, on December 16, 2008, found visual inspection of containers, foundation and supports were not conducted periodically for deterioration and maintenance needs, and above ground valves and pipelines were not examined periodically for general condition. As part of an Expedited Settlement Arrangement with EPA, the facility has provided certification that all identified deficiencies have been corrected.

Additional information on SPCC regulations is accessible at http://www.epa.gov/oilspill

More about activities in E.P.A. Region 6: http://www.epa.gov/region6

E.P.A. audio file is accessible for 30 days at http://www.epa.gov/region6/6xa/audio.htm#audio022509_burtonoil