EPA v. PERFORMANCE - 2

Case summary

VIOLATIONS: Maintained four injection wells with a static fluid level above the base of underground sources of drinking water (USDWs), which presents an unreasonable risk that contaminants could move through the well bore into USDWs. Failed to plug two injection wells within one year after termination of injection operations. RELIEF: Plug injection two wells according to Federal regulations by July 1, 2004. Either convert two wells to production use or plug them according to Federal regulations by July 1, 2004. Either convert one well to production, plug it, or demonstrate that it has mechanical integrity by July 1, 2004. PENALTY: None

Defendants (1)

• PERFORMANCE PETROLEUM, INCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (5)

• OS5458 - WELL NO. 201 (S)

  NW/4, SEC. 1, T 25N, R 10E, PAWHUSKA, OK, 74056

  Registry ID: 110014427389

• OS5824 - WELL NO. 421 (E)

  SE/4, SEC. 32, T 26N, R 12E, OKESA, OK, 74003

  Registry ID: 110014427487

• OS5825 - WELL NO. 423 (E)

  SE/4, SEC. 32, T 26N, R 12E, OKESA, OK, 74003

  Registry ID: 110014432159

• OS1825 - WELL NO. 21 (S)

  NE/4, SEC. 29, T 25N, R 10E, PAWHUSKA, OK, 74009

  Registry ID: 110014427370

• OS4418 - WELL NO. 11 (S)

  NW/4, SEC. 33, T 25N, R 11E, BARNSDALL, OK, 74002

  Registry ID: 110014427815

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• PERFORMANCE - 2entered 2004-04-16

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2004-02-05Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2004-04-06Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2004-04-16Final Order Issued
• 2004-09-14Enforcement Action Closed