EPA v. VACA - 1

Case summary

VIOLATIONS : UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL REGULATIONS REQUIRE THAT THE OWNER OR OPERATOR OF AN INJECTION WELL MONITOR INJECTION PRESSURE AND RATE MONTHLY. THEY MUST REPORT MONITORING RESULTS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ANNUALLY. RESPONDENT FAILED TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED REPORT FOR TWO INJECTION WELLS FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY THROUGH DECEMBER 2004. RELIEF : SUBMIT REQUIRED ANNUAL OPERATION REPORTS FOR THE INJECTION WELLS WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ORDER. PENALTY : NONE

Defendants (1)

• VACA OPERATING COMPANYNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (3)

• OS4702 - WELL NO. 7 (S)

  NE/4, SEC. 24, T22N, R11E, SKIATOOK, OK, 74070

  Registry ID: 110022317946

• OS5333 - WELL NO. 8 (E)

  NE/4, SEC. 13, T22N, R11E, SKIATOOK, OK, 74070

  Registry ID: 110017345595

• OS1254 - WELL NO. 10 (S)

  SE/4, SEC. 13, T 22N, R 11E, SKIATOOK, OK, 74070

  Registry ID: 110014426479

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• VACA - 1entered 2005-12-29

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2005-11-22Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2005-12-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2005-12-29Final Order Issued
• 2006-02-21Enforcement Action Closed