EPA v. Performance Energy Resources, LLC - MIT Violation

Case summary

During the week of April 4, 2022, an Administrative Compliance Order (AO) will be issued to Performance Energy Resources, LLC (Respondent). During the week of May 15, 2022, an Final Administrative Compliance Order (AO) will be issued to Performance Energy Resources, LLC (Respondent). The AO alleges Respondent violated regulations set forth at 40 C.F.R. ?? 147.2903(b), 147.2909 and 147.2912 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. This Final compliance order requires Respondent to successfully demonstrate mechanical integrity, plug the well or convert it to production use. Comments will be solicited for 30 days from the date of this notice

Defendants (1)

• Performance Energy Resources, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• OS4530 - WELL NO. 12 (S)

  SE/4, SEC. 03, T 24N, R 11E, BARNSDALL, OK, 74002

  Registry ID: 110014418228

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Performance Energy Resources, LLC - MIT Violationentered 2022-05-13

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2022-03-22Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2022-05-04Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2022-05-13Final Order Issued
• 2024-09-24Compliance Achieved
• 2025-11-21Enforcement Action Closed