EPA v. Helmer Oil Corp.

Case summary

On June 1, 2023, a Proposed Administrative Compliance Order (AO) was issued to Helmer Oil Corp. (Respondent). The AO alleges Respondent violated regulations set forth at 40 C.F.R. ?? 147.2903(b), 147.2909 and 147.2912(a) by failing to successfully demonstrate mechanical integrity of an injection well located in Osage County, Oklahoma. The AO proposes to order the Respondent to successfully demonstrate mechanical integrity of the injection well, plug the injection well or convert it to production use. Comments will be solicited for 30 days from the date of this notice. On July 14, 2023, a Final Administrative Compliance Order (Final Order) was issued to Helmer Oil Corp. (Respondent). The Final Order alleges Respondent violated regulations set forth at 40 C.F.R. ?? 147.2903(b), 147.2909 and 147.2912(a) by failing to successfully demonstrate mechanical integrity of an injection well located in Osage County, Oklahoma. The Final Order requires Respondent to successfully demonstrate mechanical integrity of the injection well, plug the injection well or convert it to production use. No public comments were received during the public notice period for the Order.

Defendants (1)

• Helmer Oil Corp.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• OS3275 - WELL NO. SWD 3 (S)

  NE/4, SEC. 16, T25N, R08E, PAWHUSKA, OK, 74056

  Registry ID: 110016675374

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Helmer Oil Corp.entered 2023-07-14

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2023-05-26Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-06-01Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2023-07-14Final Order Issued
• 2024-10-30Compliance Achieved
• 2024-11-04Enforcement Action Closed