EPA v. EnerVest Operating, LLC

Case summary

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, entered a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAPO) against EnerVest Operating, LLC (Respondent) for violations under Section 1423(c) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) [42 U.S.C. ? 300h-2(c)] of a federal Underground Injection Control permit (the Permit) at its petroleum and natural gas production facility in Otsego County, Michigan. The Respondent returned to compliance with the Permit and agreed to pay a $22,780 penalty. The Respondent incurred penalties for violating the Permit and corresponding UIC regulations at 40 C.F.R. Part 144 for failing to maintain positive annulus pressure and failing to report noncompliance.

Defendants (1)

• EnerVest Operating, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ENERVEST OPERATING, LLC

  685 EAST M-32, SUITE 201, OTSEGO LAKE, TOWNSHIP OF, MI, 49735

  Registry ID: 110054085681

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1421 — UIC Regulations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• EnerVest Operating, LLCentered 2019-02-12

  Primary law: SDWA

  Federal penalty: $22,780

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2018-12-06Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2019-02-12Final Order Issued
• 2019-04-26Enforcement Action Data Entered