EPA v. CHARLES WELCH - 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 AN INJECTION WELL FOR THE PERIOD JULY 2004 THROUGH JUNE 2005. RELIEF : SUBMIT REQUIRED ANNUAL OPERATION REPORT FOR THE INJECTION WELL WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ORDER. PENALTY : NONE

Defendants (1)

• MR. CHARLES WELCHNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (5)

• OS5818 - WELL NO. 3-B (E)

  SE/4, SEC. 02, T 24N, R 04E, FAIRFAX, OK, 74637

  Registry ID: 110014417167

• OS1770 - WELL NO. 5 (S)

  NE/4, SEC. 21, T 24N, R 09E, PAWHUSKA, OK, 74056

  Registry ID: 110014426987

• OS3632 - WELL NO. 2B (S)

  SW/4, SEC 08, T 24N, R 09E, PAWHUSKA, OK, 74056

  Registry ID: 110014426996

• OS1282 - WELL NO. 3 (S)

  SE/4, SEC. 16, T24N, R11E, BARNSDALL, OK, 74002

  Registry ID: 110024530765

• OS4234 - WELL NO. 1 (S)

  SE/4, SEC. 7, T24N, R 9E, WYNONA, OK, 74084

  Registry ID: 110015748725

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CHARLES WELCH - 1entered 2006-02-28

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2006-01-31Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2006-02-28Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2006-02-28Final Order Issued
• 2006-04-11Enforcement Action Closed