May 13—AUSTIN — The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $1,182,148 in enforcement docket fines against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ open meeting on Tuesday. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state’s oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline safety.
Master Default Orders for operators that failed to appear at Commission enforcement proceedings can be found on the RRC Hearings Division web page.
Master Agreed Orders in which operators were ordered to come into compliance with Commission rules can be found on the RRC General Council web page.
— Fines Assessed from Master Default Orders: $444,993.50
— Fines Assessed from Master Agreed Orders: $737,155
— Total Fines Assessed: $1,182,148.50
In the absence of timely motions for rehearing, decisions are final as stated in these final orders.