EPA v. Ledford Oil Company

Case summary

Compliance Order issued 8/8/2003. Order states: Violation 1- Respondent did not demonstrate the mechanical integrity of thirty-nine wells at least once every five years. Violation 2 - Respondent temporarily abandoned the wells for a period of more than two (2) years without plugging and abandoning the well in accordance with an EPA-approved plan or demonstrating the mechanical integrity of the wells at least once every two (2) years during the period of temporary abandonment. Violation 3 - Respondent failed to submit to EPA the required annual monitoring reports. Violation 4 - Respondent failed to submit annual reports to EPA since 1994 for the Big Sinking SWD Facility West #93.

Defendants (1)

• LEDFORD OILNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• LEDFORD OIL

  70 COWCREEK ROAD, RAVENNA, KY, 40472

  Registry ID: 110015756261

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1422/1423 — UIC Regulations Classes I - V
• SDWA 1421 — UIC Regulations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Ledford Oil Companyentered 2003-08-08

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2003-08-08Final Order Issued
• 2003-09-23Enforcement Action Data Entered