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04-1996-0499JudicialClosedFY 1996· Region 04

EPA v. MIDWEST WELL SERVICING CO., INC.

Final Order With Penalty

Penalty assessed

$11,327

Case summary

CIVIL ACTION AGAINST OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF CLASS II INJECTION WELLS USED FOR ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY IN KENTUCKY. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE FAILIRE TO REPORT, MONITOR, AND TEST, AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. FOUR DEFENDANTS. INJUNCTIVE RELIEF AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF REGULATIONS.

Defendants (4)

  • COHEN, DONALD A.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
  • MIDWEST INVESTMENT CO.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
  • MIDWEST WELL SERVICING CO., INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
  • SCHNEIDER, ELI, DR.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (3)

  • ARNETT, J.H. LEASE

    MAGOFFIN COUNTY, SALYERSVILLE, KY, 41465

    Registry ID: 110010622022

  • CONLEY, J.P. LEASE

    MAGOFFIN COUNTY, SALYERSVILLE, KY, 41465

    Registry ID: 110010642714

  • HUNLEY, JACK LEASE

    MAGOFFIN COUNTY, SALYERSVILLE, KY, 41465

    Registry ID: 110010622031

Statutes cited

  • SDWA 1421UIC Regulations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • MIDWEST WELL SERVICING CO., INC.entered 1998-12-11

    Primary law: SDWA

    Federal penalty: $11,327

Timeline (7 milestones)

  • 1996-09-13Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 1996-09-13Referred To Dept Of Justice
  • 1998-12-11Final Order Lodged
  • 1998-12-11Final Order Entered
  • 1998-12-11Complaint Filed With Court
  • 1998-12-11Concluded
  • 1999-01-12Enforcement Action Closed

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
21830
Case number
04-1996-0499
Lead agency
EPA
HQ division
WAT
Branch
WAT
EPA region
04
Multimedia
No
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
UIC Regulations

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 04-1996-0499 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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