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Region 6 - Enforcement & Compliance Assurance Division
INSPECTION REPORT
Inspection Date(s): Media Program: Regulatory Program(s)
04/18/2025 Water (CWA) Water (CWA) Brine Program (Oil & Gas Inspection)
Company Name: Facility Name: Facility Physical Location:
(city, state, zip code) Mailing address:
(city, state, zip code) County/Parish: Facility Phone Number
Facility Contact:
T2 Operating Corporation Buckner #D-5 SWD Off U.S. Highway 82 at 33.36356, -93.415611 Buckner, AR 71827 1800 Wazee Street, Suite 318 Denver, CO 80202 Lafayette County 303-579-1129 Gilbert Thompson t.farel@tmdh-energy.com
FRS Number: Identification/Permit Number: Media Identifier Number: NAICS: SIC:
N/A ARU002313 N/A 211111 1311
Personnel participating in inspection:
Uma Lad
EPA / Region 6 ECDW
Kerri McCabe
EPA / Region 6 ECDW
Michael Blaha
EPA / Region 6 ECDW
Inspector / Enforcement Officer Inspector / Enforcement Officer Inspector / Enforcement Officer
EPA Lead Inspector Signature/Date
UMA LAD
Uma Lad
Digitally signed by UMA LAD Date: 2025.06.09 14:19:12 -05'00'
Date
Supervisor Signature/Date
JEANNE ECKHART Date: 2025.06.10 14:52:11 -05'00' Digitally signed by JEANNE ECKHART
Jeanne Eckhart
Date
6ENFORM-019-R8.2 (02/12/2020)
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Section I - INTRODUCTION
T2 Operating Corporation / Buckner #D-5 SWD (ARU002313 / CWA) Inspection Date 04/18/2025
PURPOSE OF THE INSPECTION
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 inspectors Uma Lad, Kerri McCabe, and Michael Blaha arrived at the T2 Operating Corporation / Buckner #D-5 SWD ("facility"), located off U.S. Highway 82 at 33.36356, -93.415611, at 8:17 AM on 04/18/2025 for an unannounced inspection. No facility representatives were present at the time of the inspection. The inspection was conducted by the authority of the Clean Water Act (CWA) to determine compliance with EPA regulations. There were no other federal, state, or local agency representatives present at the time of the inspection.
FACILITY DESCRIPTION
EPA conducted an inspection on the T2 Operating Corporation / Buckner #D-5 SWD facility, which consists of one (3) storage tanks, two (2) separators, and one (1) pump.
Section II - OBSERVATIONS
I observed the facility and associated signage and secondary containment with storage tanks, separators, and pump; see Appendix 1 (Photograph Log), Photo No. 1 through No. 3. For additional GPS location and photo metadata, see Appendix 1.
I observed loose oil inside secondary containment for the separators, see Photo No. 4. I also observed loose oil inside secondary containment for the storage tanks and pump, see Photo No. 5 through No. 7.
I observed two (2) leaking pipes or valves connected to the storage tank battery, see Photo No. 6 and No. 7.
Section III - AREAS OF CONCERN
No closing conference was held due to no personnel from T2 Operating Corporation present during the inspection. The areas of concern observed during the inspection include the loose oil inside secondary containment and the multiple leaking pipes and/or valves connected to the storage tanks.
Section IV - FOLLOW UP
Inspector will provide the completed inspection report to company representative(s).
Section V - LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix 1 - Photograph Log* - 7 photos taken 04/18/2025.
*The photos were captured in HEIC format and converted to JPG format for the purpose of drafting the Photograph Log. The original photos are retained with their metadata.
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T2 Operating Corporation / Buckner #D-5 SWD (ARU002313 / CWA) Inspection Date 04/18/2025
Appendix 1 Photograph Log
7 Photos
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Photograph Log
Photo No. 1
Location: Off U.S. Highway 82 at 33.36356, -93.415611
City: Buckner
County/Parish: Lafayette
State: AR
Photo File Name: 20250418_132345306_iOS Orientation: North Date of Photo: 04/18/2025 Time of Photo: 8:23 AM Latitude: 33.363544 Longitude: -93.415611 Photographer: Uma Lad Description: Looking north, this photo shows the sign at the facility.
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Photograph Log
Photo No. 2
Location: Off U.S. Highway 82 at 33.36356, -93.415611
City: Buckner
County/Parish: Lafayette
State: AR
Photo File Name: 20250418_132448072_iOS Orientation: East Date of Photo: 04/18/2025 Time of Photo: 8:24 AM Latitude: 33.363441 Longitude: -93.415930 Photographer: Uma Lad Description: Looking east, this photo shows an overview of the facility.
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Photograph Log
Photo No. 3
Location: Off U.S. Highway 82 at 33.36356, -93.415611
City: Buckner
County/Parish: Lafayette
State: AR
Photo File Name: 20250418_132450257_iOS Orientation: Northeast Date of Photo: 04/18/2025 Time of Photo: 8:24 AM Latitude: 33.363444 Longitude: -93.415944 Photographer: Uma Lad Description: Looking northeast, this photo shows an overview of the facility.
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Photograph Log
Photo No. 4
Location: Off U.S. Highway 82 at 33.36356, -93.415611
City: Buckner
County/Parish: Lafayette
State: AR
Photo File Name: 20250418_132537509_iOS Orientation: North Date of Photo: 04/18/2025 Time of Photo: 8:25 AM Latitude: 33.363619 Longitude: -93.415808 Photographer: Uma Lad Description: Looking north, this photo shows loose oil inside secondary containment for the separator.
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Photograph Log
Photo No. 5
Location: Off U.S. Highway 82 at 33.36356, -93.415611
City: Buckner
County/Parish: Lafayette
State: AR
Photo File Name: 20250418_132635415_iOS Orientation: Northeast Date of Photo: 04/18/2025 Time of Photo: 8:26 AM Latitude: 33.363605 Longitude: -93.415650 Photographer: Uma Lad Description: Looking northeast, this photo shows loose oil inside secondary containment for the tanks.
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Photograph Log
Photo No. 6
Location: Off U.S. Highway 82 at 33.36356, -93.415611
City: Buckner
County/Parish: Lafayette
State: AR
Photo File Name: 20250418_132714273_iOS Orientation: East Date of Photo: 04/18/2025 Time of Photo: 8:27 AM Latitude: 33.363586 Longitude: -93.415658 Photographer: Uma Lad Description: Looking east, this photo shows loose oil inside secondary containment for the tanks and a leaking pipe.
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Photograph Log
Photo No. 7
Location: Off U.S. Highway 82 at 33.36356, -93.415611
City: Buckner
County/Parish: Lafayette
State: AR
Photo File Name: 20250418_132751378_iOS Orientation: North Date of Photo: 04/18/2025 Time of Photo: 8:27 AM Latitude: 33.363547 Longitude: -93.415572 Photographer: Uma Lad Description: Looking north, this photo shows loose oil inside secondary containment for the tanks and a leaking pipe.