EPA v. VACA OPERATING - 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 THREE INJECTION WELLS FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY THROUGH DECEMBER 2005. 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)

• 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

• OS4702 - WELL NO. 7 (S)

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

  Registry ID: 110022317946

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• VACA OPERATING - 1entered 2006-09-06

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2006-08-21Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2006-09-06Final Order Issued
• 2006-09-06Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2006-12-20Enforcement Action Closed