EPA v. Northcote Cleveland

Case summary

During the week of April 24, 2023, a Final Administrative Compliance Order (Final Order) will be issued to Northcote Cleveland, 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 injection 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. No comments were received during the public notice period.

Defendants (1)

• Northcote Cleveland, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• OS0095 - WELL NO. NU 4-1 (E)

  NE/4, SEC. 10, T25N, R 5E, BURBANK, OK, 74633

  Registry ID: 110024281347

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Northcote Clevelandentered 2023-04-12

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2023-01-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-02-01Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2023-04-12Final Order Issued
• 2025-04-23Enforcement Action Closed