EPA v. Grace Oil Co. Inc.

Case summary

06/15/2022: Pass Pressure Test 40 C.F.R. 147.2920(b) During the week of July 25, 2022, a Final Administrative Compliance Order (AO) will be issued to Grace Oil Co.. During the week of May 2, 2022, a Proposed Administrative Compliance Order (AO) will be issued to Grace Oil Co., Inc. (Respondent). The AO alleges Respondent violated regulations set forth at 40 C.F.R. ?? 147.2903(b), 147.2909 and 147.2920(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. This 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. David Aguinaga, 214-665-6439

Defendants (1)

• Grace Oil Co., Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• OS6215 - WELL NO. 2 (S)

  NE/4, SEC. 21, T28N, R10E, BOWRING, OK, 74056

  Registry ID: 110043252725

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Grace Oil Co. Inc.entered 2022-07-20

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2022-04-28Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2022-04-28Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2022-07-20Final Order Issued
• 2022-07-26Compliance Achieved
• 2024-04-25Enforcement Action Closed