EPA v. Allen and Allen Oil Company SDWA Proposed AO

Case summary

On December 6, 2017, Respondent violated 40 C.F.R. 147.2912 when the well failed an (MIT). On May 4, 2018, Respondent violated 40 C.F.R 147.2912 and 147.2903 (b) when an inspection showed that the well had not successfully completed an MIT and the well was still connected to the wellhead. A July 20, 2018, inspection confirmed the well still did not have mechanical integrity, was not plugged or converted to production use. Respondent violated regulations set forth at 40 C.F.R. 147.2903(b), 147.2909 and 147.2905 by maintaining a well in a manner that could allow the movement of fluid that contains contaminates into USDWs and failing to permanently plug & abandon an injection well within one year of ceasing injection. 9.11.2020: Final Order issued.

Defendants (1)

• Allen and Allen Oil CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• OS5326 - WELL NO. O-4 (S)

  SW/4, SEC. 16, T 26N, R 12E, OKESA, OK, 74003

  Registry ID: 110014418308

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1421 — UIC Regulations
• SDWA 1422/1423 — UIC Regulations Classes I - V
• SDWA 1423C — UIC - Violation of 1423(c) AO

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Allen and Allen Oil Company SDWA Proposed AOentered 2020-09-11

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2020-06-09Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2020-06-09Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-09-11Final Order Issued
• 2021-10-22Enforcement Action Closed
• 2021-10-22Compliance Achieved