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July 14, 2009
Two Oaklahoma City Businesses Ordered to Cease Water Pollution
The Environmental Protection Agency has ordered the Oklahoma National Stock Yards Company and the Murphy Products Inc., both of Oklahoma City, OK, to cease unauthorized discharging into the Oklahoma River, in clear violation of the Clean Water Act.
The compost facility which is operated by Murphy Products is located on property owned by the National Stock Yards, and was found to be composting animal manure from the stock yards, and discharging waste directly into the Oklahoma River.
"EPA will continue to vigorously enforce our nation's environmental laws through effective compliance assistance and a strong enforcement program," said EPA Region 6 Compliance Assurance and Enforcement Division Director John Blevins. "EPA will continue to vigorously enforce our nation’s environmental laws through effective compliance assistance and a strong enforcement program," said EPA Region 6 Compliance Assurance and Enforcement Division Director John Blevins. "Environmental responsibility is everyone’s responsibility."”
"On July 1, 2009, ODAFF (Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry) issued an Emergency Cease and Desist Order to Murphy Products to stop all conditions which may lead to a discharge of pollutants to the waters of the State, including the Oklahoma River. ODAFF is pleased to work with EPA in joint enforcement actions such as this to stop potential pollution from agricultural sources in Oklahoma," said Terry Peach, Oklahoma’s Secretary and Commissioner of Agriculture. "Environmental responsibility is everyone's responsibility."
"On July 1, 2009, ODAFF issued an Emergency Cease and Desist Order to Murphy Products to stop all conditions which may lead to a discharge of pollutants to the waters of the State, including the Oklahoma River. ODAFF is pleased to work with EPA in joint enforcement actions such as this to stop potential pollution from agricultural sources in Oklahoma," said Terry Peach, Oklahoma's Secretary and Commissioner of Agriculture.
The companies have 30 days to make certain that the discharges will stop, as reported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Posted by Stephen Betheil at July 14, 2009 02:55 PM
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