# Range Resources Corporation
> **Administrative - Formal** · FY2011 · — · Superseded by Another Enforcement Action
## Case
- **Activity ID:** `2200038709`
- **Case Number:** 06-2011-1208
- **Type:** Administrative - Formal
- **Lead:** EPA
- **Outcome:** Superseded by Another Enforcement Action
- **Penalty assessed:** —
- **Cost recovery:** —
- **Compliance action $:** —
- **Multimedia (multi-env):** —
## Defendants
- Range Resources Corporation (settlement)
## Summary

Range Resources Corporation is a Fort Worth, Texas based independent natural gas company engaged in the exploration, development, and acquisition of primarily natural gas. Range Production Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Range Resources Corp. operating in the State of Texas. Respondents owned or operated the natural gas facilities identified as the Butler Unit and the Teal Unit.  
Violation:  As a result of investigatory work performed by the U.S.EPA Region 6 has determined that an imminent and substantial endangerment to a public drinking water aquifer has occurred (or may occur) through methane contamination which is directly related to oil and gas production facilities.
Relief:  Emergency Order issued to respondents pursuant to Section 1431 of the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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