EPA v. Conklin Oil Co. - MIT Violation

Case summary

During the week of April 18, 2022, a Proposed Administrative Compliance Order (Proposed AO) will be issued to Conklin Oil Company, LLC (Respondent). The Proposed AO alleges 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 an injection well in a manner that could allow the movement of fluid that contains contaminants into an Underground Source of Drinking Water (USDW) and by failing to successfully demonstrate mechanical integrity. This Proposed AO requires Respondent to successfully demonstrate mechanical integrity, plug the injection well or convert it to production use. Comments will be solicited for 30 days from the date of this notice.

Defendants (1)

• Conklin Oil Co.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• OS6022 - WELL NO. 8-5A (S)

  SW/4, SEC. 8, T22N, R 8E, CLEVELAND, OK, 74020

  Registry ID: 110041212452

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Conklin Oil Co. - MIT Violationentered 2022-06-23

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2022-04-22Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2022-05-04Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2022-06-23Final Order Issued