EPA v. Performance Energy Resources - AO - MIT Failure

Case summary

On August 15, 2022, EPA Region 6 issued a Final Administrative Order (AO) under its authority pursuant to Section 1421 of the Safe Drinking Water Act to Performance Energy Resources, LLC (Respondent) located in Barnsdall, Oklahoma. The AO was issued in response to violations of 40 C.F.R. Sections147.2903(b) and 147.2920(b). The AO requires Respondent to successfully demonstrate mechanical integrity of the well; plug the well; or convert the well to production. Respondent must respond to EPA Region 6 within 30 days of receiving the AO.

Defendants (1)

• Performance Energy Resources, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• OS5369 - WELL NO. KANE 2-P (S)

  NE/4 SEC. 9, T 26N, R 11E, BARTLESVILLE, OK, 74003

  Registry ID: 110014428958

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Performance Energy Resources - AO - MIT Failureentered 2022-08-15

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2022-06-16Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2022-06-21Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2022-08-15Final Order Issued
• 2023-08-09Compliance Achieved
• 2024-04-26Enforcement Action Closed