EPA v. Smith Petroleum, LLC

Case summary

During the week of June 17, 2024, a Final Administrative Compliance Order (Final AO) will be issued to Smith Petroleum, LLC (Respondent). The Final AO alleges Respondent violated regulations set forth at 40 C.F.R. ?? 147.2903(b), 147.2909, 147.2912(a) by failing to successfully demonstrate mechanical integrity of an injection well located in Osage County, Oklahoma. The Final AO requires 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.

Defendants (1)

• Smith Petroleum, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• OS3706 - WELL NO. 1W (E)

  SE/4, SEC. 19, T 25N, R 11E, PAWHUSKA, OK, 74056

  Registry ID: 110014426941

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Smith Petroleum, LLCentered 2024-06-11

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2024-02-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-02-29Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-06-11Final Order Issued