EPA v. Barry Sparks (OS0906000) - MIT Failure

Case summary

A Final Administrative Compliance Order (AO) was issued to Barry Sparks (Respondent). The AO alleges Respondent violated regulations set forth at 40 C.F.R. Sections 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 AO orders the 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 AO.

Defendants (1)

• Barry SparksNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• OS0906 - WELL NO. 4-9 (E)

  SW/4, SEC. 7, T25N, R 7E, FAIRFAX, OK, 74637

  Registry ID: 110042353191

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Barry Sparks (OS0906000) - MIT Failureentered 2025-07-07

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2025-04-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-05-01Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2025-07-07Final Order Issued