EPA v. Perdure Petroleum

Case summary

On August 3, 2021, EPA Region 6 issued a Proposed Administrative Order, and on September 22, 2021, EPA Region 6 issued a Final Administrative Order for compliance under its authority pursuant to Section 1421 of the Safe Drinking Water Act to Perdure Petroleum, LLC (OS0435000) located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Respondent violated regulations set forth at 40 C.F.R. Part 147.2903(b), and 147.2912(b) by maintaining the well in a manner that could allow the movement of fluid that contains contaminants into an USDW and by failing to successfully demonstrate mechanical integrity. Perdure Petroleum, LLC must respond to EPA Region 6 within 120 days after the effective date of a Final Order.

Defendants (1)

• Perdure PetroleumNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• OS0435 - WELL NO. 66-W3 (E)

  SW/4, SEC. 25, T 27N, R 05E, SHIDLER, OK, 74652

  Registry ID: 110070378225

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Perdure Petroleumentered 2021-09-22

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2021-08-05Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2021-08-11Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2021-09-22Final Order Issued
• 2022-05-10Compliance Achieved
• 2022-05-10Enforcement Action Closed