EPA v. Newfrontier Drilling & Production, LLC (OS5153000) OD Annual Report

Case summary

On August 18, 2021, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Order for compliance under its authority pursuant to Section 1421 of the Safe Drinking Water Act to Newfrontier Drilling & Production, LLC located in Hominy, Oklahoma. Respondent violated regulations set forth at 40 C.F.R. �� 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. Newfrontier Drilling & Production, LLC must respond to EPA Region 6 within 30 days after the effective date of a Final Order.

Defendants (1)

• Newfrontier Drilling & Production, LLCNamed in complaint

Facilities (1)

• OS5153 - WELL NO. 16 (S)

  NE/4, SEC. 30, T21N, R 9E, SAND SPRINGS, OK, 74063

  Registry ID: 110037079522

Statutes cited

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

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2021-08-18Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2021-09-01Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2021-09-03Compliance Achieved
• 2021-10-20Enforcement Action Closed