EPA v. Performance Energy Resources, LLC (OS6261000) MIT Violation

Case summary

On August 12, 2021, EPA Region 6 issued an Final Administrative Order for compliance under its authority pursuant to Section 1421 of the Safe Drinking Water Act to Performance Energy Resources, LLC located in Barnsdall, Oklahoma. Respondent violated regulations set forth at 40 C.F.R. Sections 147.2903(b), 147.2920(b) and Part I.B. of the permit 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. Performance Energy Resources, LLC must respond to EPA Region 6 within 120 days after the effective date of a Final Order.

Defendants (1)

• Performance Energy Resources, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• OS6261 - WELL NO. 1B (E)

  NW/4, SEC. 23, T25N, R06E, FAIRFAX, OK, 74637

  Registry ID: 110064036074

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Performance Energy Resources, LLC (OS6261000) MIT Violationentered 2021-10-14

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2021-08-12Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2021-09-01Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2021-10-14Final Order Issued
• 2021-10-21Compliance Achieved
• 2021-10-21Enforcement Action Closed